Факультет охотоведения и биоэкологии

The year is 2011. The Faculty of Hunting Studies and Bioecology is born. It boasts a rich lineage, intricately woven with the history of the renowned Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy. This faculty, known as факультет охотоведения и биоэкологии in Russian, isn’t just a place of learning. It’s a living testament to the enduring legacy of great Russian hunting and bioecology experts. The faculty is structured around different areas of expertise, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the field. There’s the biology and hunting department, the cynological department, the bioecology department, the forestry department, and the department of hunting management. Think of it as a five-pointed star, each point representing a distinct branch of knowledge. The faculty’s origins are deeply rooted in the history of the Russian State Agrarian University. The courses here, whether in biology-hunting, biology-cynology, biology-wildlife management, or forestry-hunting management, all follow a unique educational model. Each program incorporates a significant portion of practical training, ensuring students graduate not just with theoretical knowledge, but also with hands-on experience. The faculty prides itself on its commitment to the “continuity of generations” in the field. Distinguished professors like S.P. Bogolyubsky, P.A. Manteuffel, S.A. Severtsev, S.P. Naumov, A.N. Formozov, V.V. Larionova, A.G. Tomilin, among others, have left their mark on the curriculum. They have shaped generations of hunting and bioecology experts, their knowledge and experience passed down through the years. Today, the faculty, led by Professor Evgeny Konstantinovich Eskov, stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of hunting studies and bioecology. It’s a dynamic institution, continuously developing and expanding its contributions to scientific research and practical work in Russia, carrying the torch of knowledge into the future.