The 6th International Scientific Conference

Main Research Areas and Conference Sections

Earth Sciences: Addressing Natural and Technogenic Hazards

The section focuses on:

geological structure of the Earth's crust and multiscale structural features;
stages and phases in the evolution of the Earth's crust and upper mantle;
composition of geological media and materials;
exploration and forecasting of mineral resources.

Ocean Dynamics and Climate Change

The section focuses on:

fluxes of matter and energy in the hydrosphere;
tsunami generation and tsunami hazard assessment;
modeling and forecasting of marine hazards;
geological and geomorphological aspects of coastal development.

Living Systems and the Geological Environment

The section focuses on:

impacts of natural and anthropogenic factors on organisms and ecosystems;
adaptive strategies of living organisms;
biodiversity and biological invasions;
ecosystem assessment using remote sensing data.

A Step into Science: Technology and Practice

The section focuses on:

engineering projects and prototypes for monitoring natural processes;
digital methods for analyzing geophysical and geoenvironmental data;
modeling of natural hazards and their impacts;
interdisciplinary student research projects.

By the start of the conference, a volume of abstracts will be published in the authors’ original wording. Selected papers, as determined by the Organizing Committee, will be published in the journal of IMGG FEB RAS “Geosystems of Transition Zones” (White List 2lvl; included in the official list of the Higher Attestation Commission).

Participant registration is carried out through the online form. After submitting the request, the Second Circular, registration form, and abstract template will be sent to the email address provided. The abstract submission deadline is September 1, 2026.

Participant Registration

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Participation and Practical Information

Registration Fee

5,000 RUB

for conference participants

3,500 RUB

for PhD students and early-career researchers under 35

Payment is made upon registration .

The registration fee includes

conference participant materials;
coffee breaks during the conference sessions.

Accommodation, Transportation, and Program

Accommodation

Recommended hotels in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (located near public transportation routes): Lenina Hotel, Moneron, Lotos, Panorama, Komandor, Yubileynaya.

Transportation

The Institute of Marine Geology and Geophysics can be reached by bus routes 10, 62, 71, 21. Bus stop — “Institute of Marine Geology and Geophysics” .

Conference Program

The program will be distributed to participants together with the Third Announcement and will also be published on the conference website.

Excursions will be organized for conference participants, including a visit to the Botanical Garden and geological field trips to Vzmorye or Lyagushka (Frog) Rock, as well as the “Small Pearl of Sakhalin” route: Nevelsk–Kholmsk. Detailed information on the procedure and conditions for participation in the excursion program will be provided in the Third Circular.