In Search of New Life Forms under the Antarctic Ice Sheet
... conducted by Russian scientists, we speak with Dr. Valery V. Lukin , Chief of Russian Antarctic Expedition and Deputy Director of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, on the standing of Russian Antarctic exploration and the significance of Lake Vostok studies for Russian and global science. Dr. Lukin, how important is it for Russia to participate in Antarctic research with regards to its international standing? Do you foresee a change in the status of Antarctica and its territorial divisions? Let me start from the end. As is known, the Antarctic Treaty has no time limit and will be in force until only two parties remain. And while it is in force, no divisions are feasible. Moreover, Article 4 of the ...