‘Meeting of Generations’ Educational Career Guidance Project of the ‘Poles of the Earth’ International Humanitarian and Educational Centre named after Artur Chilingarov

Key themes of the project:

• ‘Master of the Arctic’ and its inhabitants
• ‘Great Explorers’: the history of Arctic exploration
• ‘The Arctic: The Planet’s Refrigerator’: ecology and science

This project helped school students gain an understanding of the fragility of the Arctic ecosystem and the need to preserve it. They developed a sense of respect and care for Arctic wildlife, expanded their knowledge of the culture, traditions, and lifestyles of the Indigenous peoples of the North, and learned about their intrinsic connection to the Arctic natural environment. The participants examined real-world conservation initiatives and the work of environmental organizations, and learned about protected natural areas in the Arctic.

The project helped to enhance environmental awareness among the younger generation, generate interest in the North, support early career guidance for students, promote the development of eco-tourism in the Arctic, and deepen their understanding of the region’s ecological, economic, and cultural features.

As part of the project, participants visited Teriberka, participated in an environmental initiative, met with ecologists, and learned about the environmental programmes of companies operating in Russia’s Arctic zone.