Belarus is ready to organize a wintering expedition, this opinion was expressed by the head of our Antarctic expedition, Alexei Gaidashov. A solemn meeting of polar explorers was held today at the Academy of Sciences. Next season will be sort of a dress rehearsal for wintering, all life support and security systems will be thoroughly tested. According to the State Program, it is planned to carry out the pilot year-round stay in the 23rd year. The staff, scientific equipment and logistics are worked out and ready for the wintering season in Antarctica.
Participants of the 14th Belarusian Antarctic expedition have returned home just two weeks ago. The trip was long - stretched for 185 days. During this time there have been realized more than ten basic and optional scientific tasks. Two projects together with colleagues from Germany and Turkey: study of the ice sheet in East Antarctica and the effect of microplastics on the environment of the planet.












