12th Toksovo Readings
12th Toksovo Readings took place in the town of Toksovo, nr. St.Petersburg, on April 25, 2025. The Readings are conducted annually, basing at the facilities of the local Education Centre (director – Ms. N. Nikandrova). They gather each time large numbers of scientists, educationers, societal activists and local dwellers of all ages. Proveedings are published as a yearly almanach. This time the Readings were dedicated to geological and biological heritage of the Karelian peninsula, situated between the Baltic sea and the Ladoga Lake, living cultures of this vast region, as well as ways of preserving geo- and biodiversity, enhancing knowledge for climate action, reducing disaster risk and promoting resilience. As usual the meeting was led by a famous local writer and activist, Mr. V.Kudriavtsev. D.Spivak represented our Chair as member of the Organizing Committee, and gave a brief talk dedicated to ecological strategy of UNESCO.
Attachment: Program of the 12th Toksovo Readings (in Russian)
Photo by D.Spivak
