"How to Predict Weather for Tomorrow and Climate for a Century-Long Period?": New Episode of the "Russia Speaks" Podcast Released

The 11th episode of the "Russia Speaks" podcast — "How to Predict Weather for Tomorrow and Climate for a Century-Long Period?" — has been posted on the website of the National Centre RUSSIA. It addresses contemporary issues in meteorology relevant to Russia and the entire world. In this episode, host Angelika Kiryan has a discussion with Roman Vilfand, Soviet and Russian meteorologist, Scientific Director of the Hydrometeorological Centre of Russia, Doctor of Technical Sciences, and Honoured Meteorologist of the Russian Federation.

The episode covers a wide range of topics — from the current role of meteorology, forecast accuracy, and the use of technology, to climate change and its impact on people's lives. Roman Vilfand speaks about the rapid pace of climate change, explaining the causes of so-called "nervous weather", where extreme phenomena are occurring with increasing frequency. He also explains how Atlantic air reaches Siberia and creates new climatic conditions. He debunks popular myths about weather sensitivity and the "barometric saw", discusses in detail the accuracy of modern weather forecasts and the role of artificial intelligence in meteorological research.

The expert also shares future projections, explains the risks of permafrost thaw for infrastructure and glacier degradation, touches upon rising global sea levels and the necessity for societal adaptation to new climatic conditions.

The podcast is available on the National Centre RUSSIA website.

The in-house podcast "Russia Speaks" by the National Centre RUSSIA continues the tradition of open dialogue on the most critical issues of our time. The project features leading specialists and cultural figures whose ideas and experience help us better understand our rapidly changing world.