Formed in 1962, tThe Institute is the largest academic centre for ecological and biological research on the European North-East Russia.

Main areas of research

• Study of biodiversity, structural and functional organization, stability and productivity of taiga and tundra ecosystems;
• Biological action of ionizing radiation and other physico-chemical factors on cells, living organisms and natural ecosystems; problems of radiation and ecological genetics;
• Study of physiological-biochemical basis of adaptation and reproduction of plants in cold climates;
• Study of biologically active compounds in plants of natural flora and introduced plants;
• Development of methods for monitoring, bioindication; creation of inventories and databases of biological resources of the European North-East with the use of remote sensing and GIS technologies