18 January 2024
The Kingdom of Bahrain has become the seventh country to join the
Declaration of Intent for the Conservation of the Gyrfalcon Population. The
document was adopted by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and
the UAE as part the Falcon Day International Forum, which was first held in
Vladivostok during the 8th Eastern Economic Forum. The event was
managed by the Roscongress Foundation.
The Kamchatka Falcon Centre was created in 2022 based on instructions
from Russian President Vladimir Putin to implement programmes for the
conservation of rare bird species and the development of international
cooperation in this regard. The breeding stock was provided by Russia’s Arab
partners. The project is a key component of the programme for breeding rare
birds and preserving biodiversity in the Far East. In addition, the centre
works to help implement joint international environmental projects, as well as
cultural and scientific exchanges that aim to strengthen diplomatic and trade
relations between countries that support the declaration. The centre has
already brought together some of the best international practices and works
closely with experts from Arab countries, whose delegations have repeatedly
come to Russia to exchange experience with local specialists.
“The development of joint projects with our Arab partners provides an
opportunity to strengthen friendly relations based on common interests and
values. One of these areas, of course, will be the development of the key
theses of the framework declaration on the conservation of the gyrfalcon
population and mutual support for projects that aim to preserve this bird
species and restore the traditions of falconry in Russia,” Adviser to the
Russian President Anton Kobyakov said.
Russia initiated the adoption of the declaration. The document promotes
the intensification of international cooperation to create mechanisms to
prevent poaching and illegal trade in rare birds. It identifies key areas of
work to preserve and increase the population of this rare bird of prey, whose
numbers are declining due to the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of
habitats, the depletion of food supply, poaching, and the illegal trafficking
of birds.
07 March 2024
Moscow discussed promoting the potential of the Republic of Kalmykia for its development
A meeting between Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation, and Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, was held in Moscow to discuss the implementation of a number of key projects and programmes designed to create a long-term basis for the structural development of the economy of the Republic of Kalmykia and the Caspian region.
28 March 2024
Great Bustard Exploring Kalmykia’s Steppe
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation, VNII Ecologia, the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia, the Roscongress Foundation and Kamchatka Falcon Centre, with the participation of experts and foundations from the Gulf countries, continue to work on the implementation of the order of the President of the Russian Federation and the comprehensive action plan for the establishment of Russian centres for the reintroduction and conservation of falconiform birds in Kamchatka Territory and bustards in the Republic of Kalmykia.
26 April 2024
Concerts by Denis Matsuev and jazz evenings will be held as part of the Vladivostok Seasons Festival at EEF 2024
Concerts by the Russian National Youth Symphony Orchestra and virtuoso pianist, People’s Artist of Russia Denis Matsuev will be held at the Vladivostok Seasons Culture Festival as part of the Eastern Economic Forum 2024. The Eastern Economic Forum 2024 is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.
