12 June 2025 | 12:00–13:30Moscow, VDNH, Pavilion 19, The Atom Museum Hall
Popular Science Tourism in the Regions: Hot Spots for Young Travellers
In the Decade of Science and Technology announced by the President of Russia, a new type of tourism has emerged - popular science tourism. The new format offers tourists to visit unique scientific centers, museums, reserves and laboratories, as well as to participate in thematic excursions, lectures and master classes. This is an opportunity to learn about the latest scientific discoveries, meet interesting people and broaden your horizons in an interactive and exciting way. This year, as part of the Decade of Science and Technology, several new routes were launched, including such regions as the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Republic of Karelia and the Altai Territory. What are the prospects for the development of popular science tourism? What barriers do regions face when creating routes? How to increase the tourist flow to scientific destinations? What opportunities exist for young people and students?
Moderator
Mironenko Elena Director General, ATOM Museum at VDNKh
Panellist
Aristov Stanislav Director of the Tourism Project Office, "Central Federal District" Association
Bessudnova Daria Curator of the Science Playgrounds initiative of the Decade of Science and Technology
Varlygina Anastasia Co-founder and Director, Association for Ocean Economics; Coordinator of the Project Office of the Interagency Integrated Scientific Research Programme for the Kamchatka Peninsula
Krivosheeva Tatiana Vice-rector for scientific activity and additional education, Russian State University of Tourism and Service
Malyshev Konstantin Head of the Department of International Youth Cooperation and Tourism of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Namzhilov Zhargal Head of Regional Relations, Project Office of the Decade of Science and Technology, National Priorities ANO
Petrova Olga Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation