Polar Bear Days began at the Rosneft pavilion within the Russia exhibition, marking a dedicated showcase of the company’s environmental program for forum guests, as reported by Rosneft’s press service.
The thematic days opened on International Polar Bear Day, a date observed annually to highlight the protection of the planet’s largest land predator. The event underlined ongoing efforts to raise awareness about polar bear conservation and the role of corporate partnerships in supporting wild populations. (Rosneft press service)
Rosneft affirmed a long-standing interest in preserving polar bears and their habitats. The company’s commitment extends beyond public outreach to concrete ecological actions that benefit both wild populations and educational audiences. (Rosneft press service)
Company experts collaborate with leading Russian scientific institutions to study wild polar bear behavior and ecology. In addition, Rosneft maintains supervision of all polar bears housed in Russian zoos, ensuring welfare standards, enrichment, and veterinary oversight. (Rosneft press service)
According to Alexey Kulpin, deputy director of the Wildlife Society, the decade-long joint program with Rosneft has led to the rebuilding of seven enclosure complexes in Russian zoos, with comprehensive repairs and reconstructions completed across all facilities involved. (Wildlife Society)
The collaboration also encompasses the rescue of cubs left motherless in Arctic regions. Since 2016, with Rosneft’s backing, six orphaned bear cubs have been rescued in northern territories, benefiting from coordinated shelter, care, and release planning. (Rosneft press service)
Svetlana Prilepina, director of the Yekaterinburg Zoo, explained that keeping polar bears is financially demanding. She noted the need for high-grade food, specialized veterinary care, and suitably large enclosures that meet the natural needs of these species. (Yekaterinburg Zoo)
Rosneft was acknowledged for addressing these challenges by supporting the zoo’s welfare programs, habitats, and veterinary work, helping facilities meet essential standards of care. (Svetlana Prilepina)
As part of Polar Bear Day, the event featured the broadcast of the All-Russian children’s literary contest award ceremony, Arctic Star – Umka, in the cinema hall of the Rosneft pavilion. The moment connected scientific appreciation with cultural youth initiatives. (Rosneft press service)
Additionally, the pavilion hosted a discussion with Pavel Poluychik, the scriptwriter and director of the documentary Master of the Arctic, offering guests an insider’s look at Arctic storytelling and documentary filmmaking. (Rosneft press service)
Visitors to the Rosneft pavilion were invited to participate in a training program, master classes, and examinations designed to engage diverse audiences and deepen understanding of Arctic environments. (Rosneft press service)
The Udmurt Zoo organized a series of lectures and excursions under the banner On the Trail of the Polar Bear, inviting attendees to explore wildlife in northern Russia through guided tours and expert talks. (Udmurt Zoo)
Representatives from Rosneft and Russia’s leading scientific institutes guided audiences through exhibits showcasing the flora and fauna of Northern Russia, highlighting biodiversity, habitat conservation, and the region’s ecological significance. (Rosneft press service)