The new Russian wintering complex “Vostok” in Antarctica will significantly improve the living and working conditions of polar explorers, says the director of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute. Earlier, the presidents of Russia and Belarus took part in the commissioning ceremony of the new complex.
It is equipped with scientific equipment, modern medical equipment and a relaxation area. As analysts note, updating the Vostok station will allow Russia to continue to occupy a leading position in Antarctic research. The station was founded in 1957 on the ice dome of Antarctica at an altitude of almost 3.5 thousand meters.