scholarly journals An Externally Brooding Acorn Worm (Hemichordata, Enteropneusta, Torquaratoridae) from the Russian Arctic

2013 ◽  
Vol 225 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen J. Osborn ◽  
Andrey V. Gebruk ◽  
Antonina Rogacheva ◽  
Nicholas D. Holland
Keyword(s):  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Acorn Worm

Memorandum (1911) about a well-preserved mammoth from the Russian Arctic donated by Aleksander Stenbock-Fermor to Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
P. Daszkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Biographical Information

In 1911 Aleksander Stenbock-Fermor, a Russian aristocrat, offered the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris, a well-preserved mammoth from Lyakhowskiy Island, New Siberian Isles. This paper presents a hitherto unpublished memorandum that Stenbock-Fermor addressed to Edmond Perrier, the Museum's director, which related the circumstances surrounding the discovery, removal and transportation of the mammoth from Siberia to St Petersburg and thence to Paris. The paper also presents some biographical information on Konstany Wołłossowicz, who explored Siberia and who organized the expedition to Lyakhowskiy Island in order to bring the mammoth to Europe.

Cryogels as a solution to the issues of environmental management and trunk pipeline operation in Arctic

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-185
Author(s):  
Lyubov K. Altunina ◽  
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Vladimir P. Burkov ◽  
Petr V. Burkov ◽  
Vitaly Y. Dudnikov ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Soil Layer ◽  
Soil Microflora ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Thaw Cycle ◽  
Trunk Pipeline ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Spatial Lattice

In the Russian Arctic, a soil cryostructuring technique (i.e. strengthening of soil horizons with cryogel-based composite materials with no excavation of unstable soils required) seems to be showing promise. Experiments have proven that mechanical and thermal insulation properties attributed to cryogels make them appropriate for use in strengthening and thermally insulating the soil, while their structure makes it possible to form a stable vegetation cover. Field experiments have confirmed that cryostructuring efficiently strengthens the soil layer with cryogels stimulating soil microflora. An experience of using cryotropic compositions in the oil and gas sector was described. Notably, cryogels can be used to strengthen unstable soil foundations of trunk pipelines, as well as to bind soil (e.g. on slopes). In addition, cryogels are advised for use in engineering protection to prevent the uneven settlement of a trench base and its creep: thus, cryogels are pumped into the soil of the trench bottom base to create a support system representing a spatial lattice. After the first freeze and thaw cycle, cryotropic material is formed and then increases its strength and elasticity with each new cycle. More broadly, opportunities have been considered regarding cryogels used in various engineering and geological conditions, while taking into account the outcomes of landscape and territorial analysis. It was concluded that cryogel-based composite materials are a promising innovative scientific field expanding technological capabilities for developing and using spaces and resources in the Russian Arctic.

Contributions to the lichen flora of the Novaya Zemlya Archipelago (Archangelsk Region, Russian Arctic)

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126
Author(s):  
I. S. Zhdanov
Keyword(s):  
Lichen Species ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Novaya Zemlya Archipelago ◽  
Ecological Preferences ◽  
Novaya Zemlya ◽  
Annotated List ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lichen Flora

The annotated list of 20 lichen species, based on the author’s collection, is presented. Atla wheldonii is new for Russia, and 16 species are new for Novaya Zemlya Archipelago. Morphology and ecological preferences of the lichen species new for the archipelago are discussed. The history of lichenological investigations in Novaya Zemlya is described.

Arctic projects

Globus ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Kulpin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Industry Trends

The article briefly examines a number of Russian Arctic projects, each of which lays down some industry trends, and in General gives an idea of the current and promising directions of economic activity in the region in the form that the initiators see it. Certain generalizations on the nature and direction of projects are made, a number of conclusions are formulated and individual recommendations are given.

Healthcare System in the Arctic Zone of Russia. Known and Emerging Issues and Solutions to Them

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-20
Author(s):  
V.N. Leksin
Keyword(s):  
Metallurgical Industry ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
The North ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
The Impact

The impact on healthcare organization on the territory of Russian Arctic of unique natural and climatic, demographic, ethnic, settlement and professional factors of influencing the health of population, constantly or temporarily living on this territory is studied. The necessity is substantiated of various forms and resource provision with healthcare services such real and potential patients of Arctic medical institutions, as representatives of indigenous small peoples of the North, workers of mining and metallurgical industry, military personnel, sailors and shift workers. In this connection a correction of a number of All-Russian normative acts is proposed.

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