Readings in memory of Academician Vladimir Evgenievich Sokolov are held at the Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences annually. Both leading well-known scientists and young researchers take part in them.
Traditionally, the Readings are led by the scientific director of the Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Biological Sciences Dmitry Sergeevich Pavlov. He made an opening speech and said that Vladimir Evgenievich Sokolov was a major organizer of science who created new institutes, laboratories and biological stations. Vladimir Evgenievich led our institute for 30 years. He was also an outstanding scientist, zoologist and ecologist, who received recognition from the scientific community. Also, Vladimir Evgenievich is a talented teacher who trained a galaxy of students and zoologists. They work not only in our country, but all over the world. The name of Vladimir Evgenievich is forever inscribed in the history of science.
The first report was made by Nikita Sevirovich Chernetsov, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Director of the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The topic of his speech: “The role of magnetic maps in the navigation system of migratory birds.”
The second report is “Evolutionary and ecological aspects of sleep in mammals.” He was joined by V.M. Kovalzon, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Chief Researcher of the Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Daniil Sergeevich Kostin, Candidate of Biological Sciences, researcher at the Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences, made a report “The use of genomic approaches in solving problems of microevolution of mammals.”
The final report was given by Anna Nikolaevna Neretina, candidate of biological sciences, researcher at the Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The topic of her speech is “Hunting the invisible: rules, techniques, art.”
Traditionally, at the end of the Readings, a ceremonial award ceremony for the laureates of the Academician V.E. Prize took place. Sokolova for 2023. The laureates were Vadim Vitalievich Mamkin, Galina Sergeevna Alekseeva, Marina Vladimirovna Kholodova. Congratulations on your well-deserved awards!