Annual International Field School FORESTA
International summer field school FORESTA is organized for bachelor and master students majoring in natural sciences.
The School's mission is to give its participants insight into typical ecosystems of high latitudes, biodiversity management and methods of ecosystems protection, as well as to ignite discussion of problems in the Arctic region and the past, present and future role of human beings in the biosphere transformation.
Organizers and Partners
Foresta program
The School will be held
from 08 to 12 of June 2026
More detailed program will appear soon
from 08 to 12 of June 2026
More detailed program will appear soon
- LecturesLectures by leading experts in the field of sciences.
- Field workPractical application of theoretical knowledge in real field conditions.
- Project workOpportunity to develop a project in a team under the guidance of mentors.
- Cultural programActivities to broaden the perspective and familiarity with the culture of the North.
Experts' team
- Irina
AmosovaPhD in Agriculture
NARFU - Lyudmila
DrachkovaPhD in Geography
NARFU - Svetlana
LukinaPhD in Pedagogy
NARFU - Maria
NikitinaPhD in Chemistry
NARFU - Tatiana
ParinovaPhD in Biology
NARFU - Anna
CherkasovaPhD in Biology
NARFU - Igor
ChubPhD in Biology
NARFU
Participation
Application deadline
We accept aplications till April 15
Fee
Participation in the School is free. Participants get to Arkhangelsk and back on their own.
The hosts cover
- accommodation at students' dorm for the period from June 07 to June 12;
- meals (lunches, dinners) in Arkhangelsk;
-meals and accomodation at the Kenozero National Park;
- transfer within the School program;
- excursions within the School program.
- meals (lunches, dinners) in Arkhangelsk;
-meals and accomodation at the Kenozero National Park;
- transfer within the School program;
- excursions within the School program.
How to get to the students dorm
Information will appear later
Information will appear later
Must-have list
- Comfortable shoesFor example, tracking shoes. We recommend you to have a spare pair of shoes in case the first one gets wet.
- A warm sweaterFor your information: it was snowing in Arkhangelsk on May 23rd in 2024...
- Windproof jacketIt may be windy here.
- Raincoat or umbrellaLight rain will not be an obstacle for a field trip.
- Head-dressHat or cap is required for field trips
- SunscreenHeat and large amount of ultraviolet are not excluded even in the North.
- Required medicationIf you are taking any medications, do not forget to take them with you. Assemble a first aid kit that can be useful for any trip..
- Mosquito and tick repellentWe highly recommend to get vaccinated in advance against tick-borne encephalitis or arrange insurance against tick bite.
- Sleep (eye) maskDuring the period of white nights, the night practically does not differ from the day. It will be light around the clock. The mask will help to avoid sleep problems.
- LaptopIt makes project work easier.
Apply for participation
You will receive a reply letter on receipt of your application after submission. If you do not receive a response within three days, please copy your request again.
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