Venue

ALTAI

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In 2024, the conference is planned to be held in the Altai Republic, Russia. The Altai Republic is the "Russian Tibet" in the center of Eurasia at the junction of several states, natural zones and cultural worlds.

Numerous objects of natural and historical and cultural heritage included in the UNESCO list are located on the territory of the Altai Republic. Among them: the highest peak of the Asian part of Russia - Mount Belukha, Lake Teletskoye, the territory of the oldest civilization - the Ukok plateau, the oldest state reserve – the Altai and Katun Biosphere Reserves.

Also, the Altai Mountains are:

  • Many rivers. It is here that the Biya and Katun rivers originate, from the confluence of which one of the most full-flowing and long rivers of Russia, the Ob River, was formed. 
  • Over 7 thousand lakes. Popular among tourists: Geyser Lake, the thermal waters of which periodically emit portions of clay and silt, forming circles on the water, and Karakol lakes - seven lakes placed in the form of a chain stretched along the western slope of the ridge Iolgo.
  • More than 400 caves. In addition to minerals, the caves are of historical and, in some cases, anthropological value. One of the most popular is the Denisova Cave, 110 meters long, located at an altitude of 670 meters above sea level.
  • 70 species of mammals and more than 300 species of birds. Here you can meet: bears, marals, golden eagles, as well as a red book, fascinating predator, snow leopard.

This is not the first time Altai has become a conference venue, but its hospitality and the richness of nature have always left only positive impressions on the participants, and this time, according to the organizers, will not be an exception.