Hungarian Joins North Pole Expedition
Expedition to the Arctic with Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker “50 Let Pobedy”
An exciting expedition to the Arctic will kick off on August 13 with the help of Rosatom, featuring young participants from various countries, including Hungary. Known as the “Icebreaker of Knowledge” project, this initiative will bring together young individuals from Russia and 13 other nations for a unique experience in the Arctic.
The leading vessel for this expedition is the nuclear-powered icebreaker “50 Let Pobedy” (50 Years of Victory), operated by Rosatom. The goal of the “Icebreaker of Knowledge” project is to promote science and nuclear technologies, support young talents, enhance their skills, and provide them with career guidance.
This year’s Arctic expedition has been internationalized to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet. Participants will engage in a range of activities, including scientific lectures, experiments, and learning about the Arctic’s flora, fauna, and the developments on the North Sea shipping route. Upon reaching the North Pole, each country’s flag will be flown by the expedition members.
Captain Ruslan Sasov will lead the icebreaker on the Murmansk – Franz Josef Land, North Pole route. The expedition is expected to reach the North Pole on August 17 and return to the port of Murmansk on August 22.
Joining the Russian students on this journey are youngsters from Bangladesh, Belarus, India, Kazakhstan, Cameroon, China, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Mongolia, Armenia, Tunisia, South Africa, Armenia, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. Representing Hungary is Levente Varga, a student from the Budapest secondary school named after the renowned Hungarian traveler and explorer Csoma Sándor Kőrösi. His reports can be followed on social media, providing insights into this remarkable adventure.
Russia stands as the sole country with a fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, with Rosatom overseeing the infrastructure for the North Sea shipping route since 2018. This area of operation is a key focus for the company.
This expedition promises to be an enriching and educational experience for all participants, showcasing the importance of international collaboration and the exploration of the Arctic’s unique environment.
Via Világgazdaság, Featured image: Wikipedia
