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Organized byTomsk State University (TSU)TSSW Centre & Bio-Clim-Land Centre of Excellence
The 8th International Summer School for Students and Young Scientists – Aktru 2026 provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage in multidisciplinary research focused on the natural conditions and habitats of Arctic and Alpine regions. The program explores relief, soils, permafrost, glaciers, biota, and the traditional ways of life of indigenous communities within the context of rapidly changing global climate conditions.
Delivered by distinguished international and Russian scholars, the Summer School combines academic lectures, guided field excursions, and hands-on research activities. Participants will experience one of the world’s most diverse high-mountain environments—the Altai Mountains—recognized for their exceptional landscapes and ecological significance, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Golden Mountains of Altai.”
Through immersive scientific training and field-based learning, students will develop essential competencies in ecological research, environmental observation, interdisciplinary analysis, and teamwork in remote field settings.
Dates: June 24 – July 7, 2026Location: Aktru Research Station, Altai Republic, RussiaLanguage of Instruction: EnglishParticipation Fee: 121,700 RUB (≈ USD 1,500)Important: Early arrival in Novosibirsk or Gorno-Altaysk is required as per logistical schedule.
The program is intended for:
International and Russian Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students in natural sciences, environmental sciences, geography, ecology, biology, anthropology, or related fields
Young researchers and early-career scientists aged 18–35
Individuals seeking experience in field research, high-mountain ecosystems, and climate change studies
The academic and research content of the Summer School includes:
Excursions to Small Aktru Glacier, Big Aktru Glacier, Blue Lake, alpine tundra, and taiga zones
Study of primary succession in deglaciated areas
Guided observation of geomorphological structures formed by prehistoric megafloods
Monitoring of permafrost, hydrology, and glacial dynamics
Lectures on glaciology, geocryology, geomorphology, hydrology, biodiversity, biogeography, and climate change
Sessions led by globally recognized scientists from Sweden, the UK, Russia, China, and India
Interdisciplinary discussions on human–environment interaction and sustainable development
Students’ oral and poster research presentations
Group research tasks at the Aktru Research Station campus
Interaction with an international academic community in a remote field setting
Certificate of Completion issued by Tomsk State University
Direct experience conducting scientific fieldwork in high-mountain environments
Mentorship from leading international experts
Exposure to interdisciplinary research methods in life sciences, earth sciences, and social anthropology
Opportunity to explore one of the most ecologically and geologically diverse regions of Southern Siberia
Arrival in Novosibirsk no later than June 23, or
Arrival in Gorno-Altaysk on June 24 (coordinated transfer provided)
June 24–25: Transfer days, overnight at Manzherok Tourist Campsite
June 26 – July 5: Academic program at Aktru Research Station (10 days)
July 6–7: Descent from Aktru, overnight stay, and return transfers
Detailed field excursion itineraries include:
Small Aktru Glacier & Waterfall
Big Aktru Glacier
Taiga forest and tree-line zone
Blue Lake and glacier route
Primary succession research areas
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Submission of Presentation Topics: June 30, 2026
Personal field equipment (including sleeping bag and mountain-ready clothing) is required.
Sofia ZadorozhnykhEmail: Sony473949@mail.ru
Olga ShaduykoEmail: dolcezzamia@mail.ru
Prof. Luidmila P. BoriloDirector, TSSW Centre, Tomsk State University
Prof. Sergey N. KirpotinDirector, Bio-Clim-Land Centre of Excellence, TSUEmail: sergeikirpotin@yandex.ru
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