“Science Warriors” to Be Screened at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland
The Ukrainian international broadcasting documentary “Science Warriors” will be presented at the international Arctic Circle Assembly 2026 , to be held on October 8–10 in Reykjavík. Hennadii Kurkin, the IBMPU journalist who came up with the idea for the film, will attend the event and moderate a discussion on Ukrainian polar research in wartime, UATV English informs. The English-language…
The Ukrainian documentary "Science Warriors" will be screened at the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 8-10. IBMPU journalist Hennadii Kurkin conceived the film and will moderate a discussion on Ukrainian polar research during wartime. The event is part of the "Polar Opposites: The Arctic Meets the Antarctic" session.
Icelandic Ambassador Friðrik Jónsson will open the panel, with meteorologist Anzhelika Hanchuk joining via video link to discuss the work of Ukrainian polar explorers. Hennadii Kurkin emphasizes the film's message of Ukraine's continued commitment to science and international cooperation despite the war. "Science Warriors" showcases Ukrainian researchers' ongoing Antarctic studies and the experiences of those who have taken up arms.
The film, produced by IBMPU with support from the National Antarctic Scientific Center, won the Best Director award at Cinema for Victory and has been showcased internationally. The Arctic Circle Assembly attracts 2,500 participants from over 70 countries, discussing climate change, scientific cooperation, security, energy, shipping, and northern community development.
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