Why it can be hot there, how Ukrainians made friends with the Americans and the British, and why penguins prefer the company of Ukrainian scientists, according to the polar explorer.…
Month: February 2021
On February 16 the seasonal expedition arrived at Akademik Vernadsky station
The members of the seasonal expedition reached Antarctica – they arrived at Akademik Vernadsky station on February 16, 2021. The expedition included 18 participants – scientists who will conduct research…
On the day of the 25th anniversary of Akademik Vernadsky station, Ukrainian polar explorers received state awards from the President
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state decorations to those who made a significant contribution to the development of polar research in Ukraine. In particular, to all the participants of the Ukrainian…
For the first time in the history of Ukraine, the President had a real time conversation with Ukrainian polar explorers
An extraordinary event took place on the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the Ukrainian Antarctic Station “Vernadsky Research Base”. For the first time in the history, the Head of…
25 years ago. Akademik Vernadsky station. The beginning of the history
On February 6, 1996, at 6:45 pm local time, the flag of Ukraine was hoisted over the Antarctic station named Akademik Vernadsky. This date was preceded by three years of…