St. Petersburg to mark 135th anniversary of polar explorer Otto Schmidt
Participants in the commemorative event will plant shrubs on the institute's grounds in honor of the researcher.

St. Petersburg will celebrate the 135th anniversary of polar explorer Otto Schmidt, according to TASS.
As part of the commemorative event, participants will plant shrubs on the territory of the institute associated with Schmidt's legacy, a gesture intended to honor his contributions to polar research.
Otto Schmidt was a prominent Soviet scientist and explorer known for his work in Arctic research and exploration, and his legacy continues to be marked by scientific institutions in Russia.
Further details on the full program of the anniversary event were not immediately available.
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