The international mathematical conference MOTOR 2022, which took place in Karelia on July 2–6, gathered specialists from nine countries. Mathematicians from cities of Russia and China participated in person and their colleagues from other countries joined online. Experts discussed the questions and problems of mathematical optimization, which has practical applications in various spheres of our life.

Petrozavodsk hosts the international mathematical conference MOTOR 2022. Over a hundred reputable scholars from around Russia have gathered in Karelia to discuss modern challenges and problems of optimization and operations research. Foreign colleagues join them online.

Citizens can help Karelian mathematicians create a system for modeling the transport situation in Petrozavodsk. It can reduce traffic congestions and travel time. An important first step is to collect data. Please follow the link to take a short questionnaire.

The Institute of Applied Mathematical Research of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (IAMR KarRC RAS) and the Central University of Kerala (India) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on promoting cooperation in science and education. Scientists will conduct joint studies, in particular related to models and methods of applied probability and game theory.