Ukrainian polar explorers went to Antarctica

Participants in the 22nd expedition will study ozone holes.

Ukrainian and British explorers the only one who deals with the study of the ozone holes over the last 20 years.

Members of the expedition were chosen from 40 candidates nominated by academic institutions. They have undergone serious training, medical and psychological testing. The most important indicator was in good health.

This for 22 the Ukrainian Antarctic expedition. Its budget amounted to more than 39 million.

The team of 12 scientists. They have a whole year to live and conduct scientific research at the station “Akademik Vernadsky”. In the program of medico-biological, geophysical and hydro-meteorological studies. There will also be outings for tourists who often come to the station from November to March, just under 6 thousand.

Ukrainians themselves on the ice continent, took the embroidered map of Ukraine and embroidery.

Ukrainian and British explorers the only one who deals with the study of the ozone holes over the last 20 years. The average annual temperature in Antarctica is minus 57 degrees Celsius.

However, at the ceremony it was noted that for polar scientists, the biggest problem is the lack of proper social protection. The scientists also want to create a center for training and rehabilitation.

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