On September 23-26, 2027, an All-Russian (with international participation) scientific zoological conference will be held, dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Nikolai Alekseyevich Severtsov
October 24, 2027, marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Nikolai Alekseyevich Severtsov (1827–1885) - a renowned Russian zoologist, geographer, and explorer, one of the founders of Russian ecology and zoogeography, and the patriarch of the Severtsov scientific dynasty.
In anticipation of this milestone, the Administration of the Bobrovsky Municipal District (Voronezh Region) and the Bobrovsky District Museum of History and Local Lore are planning to host an All-Russian (with international participation) scientific zoological conference dedicated to the 200th anniversary of N. A. Severtsov’s birth.
Conference themes:
- N. A. Severtsov and his role in the development of Russian ecology and zoogeography
- General issues in the ecology of terrestrial vertebrates
- General issues in the zoogeography of terrestrial vertebrates
- Systematics of terrestrial vertebrates
- Dynamics of the ranges of terrestrial vertebrates
- Dynamics of regional faunas of terrestrial vertebrates
- Long-term population dynamics of terrestrial vertebrates
- Invasive and adventive species of terrestrial vertebrates
- Phenology of seasonal migrations and reproduction in terrestrial vertebrates
- Integumentary structures (skin, feathers, and fur) and the specifics of molting
- From N. A. Severtsov’s methodologies to the technical capabilities of modern research
- Conservation of terrestrial vertebrate species listed in the Red Data Book of the Russian Federation
Forms of participation:
* Plenary / sectional presentation
* Poster presentation
* Remote participation
Each participant may submit no more than two papers authored individually and two papers co-authored with colleagues, with a maximum length of 6 pages each. A collection of conference proceedings is scheduled to be published by the start of the conference.
Important dates:
- Deadline for conference registration (registration form provided in Appendix 1): February 15, 2027.
- Deadline for submission of papers for the conference proceedings: May 31, 2027.
- Conference registration forms (see Appendix 1) may be sent via email to severtsov.200-conf@yandex.ru, or you may register online via the provided link.
An information letter containing a link for the online submission of materials for the conference proceedings will be sent to registered participants in March 2027.
Conference participation application form
Second information letter (with attachments)
Contact information for organizational inquiries:
- Elena Dmitrievna Stepanova, Secretary of the Organizing Committee – bobrov.muzei@yandex.ru
- Natalia Yuryevna Feoktistova, Secretary of the Program Committee – feoktistovanyu@gmail.com
- Alexander Yuryevich Sokolov, Secretary of the Program Committee – falcon209@mail.ru