The first group of nine people arrived at the Bulgarian polar base "St. Kliment Ohridski" after a two week delay, said by satellite phone Yordan Yordanov the Base Commander. The generator room is covered with over two meters of snow and a lot of work ahead for the preparation of the base and bringing it under normal conditions of life and work. On Dec. 21 is expected to arrive and the second group of 7 people.
Memorandum of cooperation between the two countries in education and science
After paying a formal visit to the President of Mongolia Tsahiagiyn Elbegdorzhid upon his invitation, the Rector of the Sofia University "St. University. Ohridski" prof. Ivan Ilchev and the Director of Bulgarian Antarctic Institute prof. Christo Pimpirev signed a Memorandum of bilateral cooperation in education and science. After the ceremony Professor Pimpirev had a lecture on the work of Bulgaria in Antarctica and the cooperation between Bulgarian and Mongolian scientists during the past five years in the research of the icy continent.
"Antarctica - Bulgarian ice fairy tale"
On May 18, 2012 (12.00 h) will be opened permanent exhibition 'Antarctica - Bulgarian ice fairy tale" in the National History Museum.
Will be displayed many objects from everyday life and work of the Bulgarian scientist, many
photos, model of the Bulgarian Antarctic Base and many other...Welcome
Will be displayed many objects from everyday life and work of the Bulgarian scientist, many
photos, model of the Bulgarian Antarctic Base and many other...Welcome
The 20th Bulgarian Antarctic expedition has ended successfully
The 20th Bulgarian Antarctic expedition has ended successfully. Satisfied with their work, scientists, doctors, and journalists who came back from Antarctica met with reporters to tell more about their experience on the ice continent. That people who go to Antarctica want to return. They worked 13,000 kilometers away from Bulgaria between November and February. On the Livingston Island there is already a Bulgarian post station, Orthodox chapel and a Bulgarian village. The scientists worked on 7 different scientific projects, four of which were in cooperation with scientists from the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, and Japan. The work with the Japanese scientists was very interesting. They used no-pilot airplanes that made unique pictures of the Deception Island, some 100 kilometers away from Livingston.”
One of the focuses of the researches carried out on the Livingston Island was global climactic change. This time the scientists took skin samples from 35 seals. They will be analyzed in Sofia, where scientists will look for possible mutations due to increased UV radiation.
Antarctica is a place far away from civilization and in such extreme conditions human qualities like kindness and solidarity are extremely valuable. It is difficult for conflicts to emerge on Antarctica, as people know they cannot just leave if one insulted you for example. Living there is a test for the tolerance and patience and it teaches us to be a united community.
One of the focuses of the researches carried out on the Livingston Island was global climactic change. This time the scientists took skin samples from 35 seals. They will be analyzed in Sofia, where scientists will look for possible mutations due to increased UV radiation.
Antarctica is a place far away from civilization and in such extreme conditions human qualities like kindness and solidarity are extremely valuable. It is difficult for conflicts to emerge on Antarctica, as people know they cannot just leave if one insulted you for example. Living there is a test for the tolerance and patience and it teaches us to be a united community.
The Concurs "What do I know about Antarctica"
Awarding the winners of the picture and essay competition on "What I know about Antarctica", organized by the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute with the support of the educational portal Academica BG, took place on 20th March, 2012 in Hall 1.
The competition was dedicated to the 20th Jubilee Antarctic Expedition of Bulgaria. The goal was to provoke children's interest in the Ice Continent and to provide information about the Bulgarian contribution in its exploration.
The competition was in two categories: pictures (up to 8th grade) and essays (8th to 12th grade). The pictures were assessed by a jury, chaired by Mr. Ilian Zafirov, Executive Director and Member of the Board of Managers of the Corporate Commercial Bank, sponsor of the event. Members of the jury were Prof. Hristo Pimpirev, Chair of the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute, and Evelina Gecheva, Manager of Academica BG.
The essays were assess by a jury, chaired by Prof. Biolchev, and members Prof. Hristo Pimpirev and Vyara Petrova, editor in the educational portal.
The competition was dedicated to the 20th Jubilee Antarctic Expedition of Bulgaria. The goal was to provoke children's interest in the Ice Continent and to provide information about the Bulgarian contribution in its exploration.
The competition was in two categories: pictures (up to 8th grade) and essays (8th to 12th grade). The pictures were assessed by a jury, chaired by Mr. Ilian Zafirov, Executive Director and Member of the Board of Managers of the Corporate Commercial Bank, sponsor of the event. Members of the jury were Prof. Hristo Pimpirev, Chair of the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute, and Evelina Gecheva, Manager of Academica BG.
The essays were assess by a jury, chaired by Prof. Biolchev, and members Prof. Hristo Pimpirev and Vyara Petrova, editor in the educational portal.
