Russian Geological Research Institute (VSEGEI)

KARPINSKY
GEOLOGICAL CLASSES

International humanitarian project implemented by the Karpinsky Institute since 2023

The contribution of the Russian Geological School is significant.
Throughout its history, Russian geologists have worked
in more than 60 countries around the world, in all continents.

The Karpinsky Institute continues and develops the tradition of large-scale
international cooperation in the geological study of the and assessment of mineral
resources potential and opens a network Earth's interior of Geological Classes around the
world - Karpinsky Classes.

WHAT IS A GEOLOGICAL CLASS?

Each Karpinsky Class is an open scientific and educational centre aimed at creating additional mechanisms for scientific support of joint projects in geology and mineral production, exchanging experience with partner countries, and executing educational and popular science events. The class is open to subject matter experts and students, as well as to anyone interested in geosciences.

ACTIVITIES:

Giving public lectures and executing a series of workshop sessions by exerts in geology and geophysics of the Karpinsky Institute;
Carrying out activities aimed at popularization of the Earth sciences - exhibitions introducing the history of geological science, its current state and achievements of the Russian Geological School, as well as watching feature films and documentaries about geology, professions and outstanding professionals in this field;
A library with scientific periodicals and accessible information for visitors.

NETWORK OF CLASSES TODAY

At present, the Karpinsky Geological Classes are successfully functioning in the Republic of Ghana (Accra) on the basis of the Museum of Science and Technology, Ministry of Culture, and in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) on the basis of the Russian Center for Science and Culture.

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