Stories from Tula · Russia

A court in Tula arrested an individual for five days for LGBT propaganda. According to the human rights organization First Department, seven LGBT initiatives have been declared extremist in the last 10 days.

A museum in the Kulikovo Pole reserve is conducting experiments to restore the historical landscape of the area. The project aims to preserve unique natural environments that host dozens of plant species per square meter. Some red-listed herbs, such as feather grass, are being reintroduced to the steppe. The Kulikovo Pole State Museum is working to restore rare plant varieties including feather grass. Specialist from the Vavilov Institute identified genetic codes for ancient varieties of oats, barley, and spring wheat during expeditions. Researchers are studying the adaptability of these crops to pests and diseases. The Kulikovo Pole Reserve museum is restoring ancient wheat varieties in Tula. These historical grains reach heights of 1.5 meters and feature rigid stalks resistant to pests.