The second expedition to Matua will take place in the summer of 2017.
The development of a plan for the second expedition to Matua of the Kuril Ridge has been completed, the researchers will head there in June 2017 g, said the Pacific Fleet representative Vladimir Matveyev.
"At the headquarters of the Pacific fleet (Pacific Fleet) preparations are continuing for a research expedition to Matua Island, which will be held from June to September 2017. At present, the development of a detailed survey plan for the Kuril island has been completed, the personnel and the necessary equipment for survey work have been determined, ”he said.
Matveyev recalled that “an expedition of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the Russian Geographical Society (RGO) and the Pacific Fleet in the number of 200 people under the leadership of the deputy commander of the Pacific Fleet Vice Admiral Andrey Ryabukhin conducted large-scale research on Matua Island in 2016.”
“Experts have carried out more than a thousand laboratory studies on physical, chemical and biological indicators. More than 200 measurements of the external environment were also made. Radiation and chemical reconnaissance of more than 120 kilometers of the route was carried out, all fortifications of the island and more than 100 historical objects. The divers carried out work on hydrographic research of the bays and bays of the island, ”he said.
Earlier, the commander of the Pacific Fleet, Sergei Avakyants, noted that scientific expeditions to Matua did not take place since 1813.
“The Japanese began to develop Matua from the 1930-ies and gave it an exclusively military significance. The island served as a springboard for further expansion and capture of the Kamchatka Peninsula. A unique system of underground structures, connected by a single system of tunnels, was created. Underground structures are a separate issue that requires in-depth study, ”said the commander.
According to him, “the structures are divided into two types: fortifications and structures of unknown purpose - rectangular, square and round, extending to 150 meters”.
“If on all the islands the Japanese garrisons fought fiercely, to the last soldier, then the island of Matua capitulated last, but surrendered without a fight. The garrison numbered 7,5 thousands of people and, which is not typical for the Japanese army, did not offer any resistance. We concluded that the garrison fulfilled its main task - removed all traces and all the facts that could lead to the disclosure of the true nature of the activity on this island, ”said Avakiants.
He noted that Toporkovy Island, which may be connected with Matua by underground tunnels, requires further study.
“With the permission and at the direction of the President of the Russian Geographical Society (Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu - ed.), In 2017, we are conducting a second expedition involving a wide range of specialists - the Academy of Sciences, the Russian Geographical Society and Moscow State University. The fauna and flora of this island, volcanic activity, water supply system, underground structures, including underwater, require further study. And, besides, it is necessary to conduct archaeological research, ”concluded the admiral.
"At the headquarters of the Pacific fleet (Pacific Fleet) preparations are continuing for a research expedition to Matua Island, which will be held from June to September 2017. At present, the development of a detailed survey plan for the Kuril island has been completed, the personnel and the necessary equipment for survey work have been determined, ”he said.
Matveyev recalled that “an expedition of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the Russian Geographical Society (RGO) and the Pacific Fleet in the number of 200 people under the leadership of the deputy commander of the Pacific Fleet Vice Admiral Andrey Ryabukhin conducted large-scale research on Matua Island in 2016.”
“Experts have carried out more than a thousand laboratory studies on physical, chemical and biological indicators. More than 200 measurements of the external environment were also made. Radiation and chemical reconnaissance of more than 120 kilometers of the route was carried out, all fortifications of the island and more than 100 historical objects. The divers carried out work on hydrographic research of the bays and bays of the island, ”he said.
Earlier, the commander of the Pacific Fleet, Sergei Avakyants, noted that scientific expeditions to Matua did not take place since 1813.
“The Japanese began to develop Matua from the 1930-ies and gave it an exclusively military significance. The island served as a springboard for further expansion and capture of the Kamchatka Peninsula. A unique system of underground structures, connected by a single system of tunnels, was created. Underground structures are a separate issue that requires in-depth study, ”said the commander.
According to him, “the structures are divided into two types: fortifications and structures of unknown purpose - rectangular, square and round, extending to 150 meters”.
“If on all the islands the Japanese garrisons fought fiercely, to the last soldier, then the island of Matua capitulated last, but surrendered without a fight. The garrison numbered 7,5 thousands of people and, which is not typical for the Japanese army, did not offer any resistance. We concluded that the garrison fulfilled its main task - removed all traces and all the facts that could lead to the disclosure of the true nature of the activity on this island, ”said Avakiants.
He noted that Toporkovy Island, which may be connected with Matua by underground tunnels, requires further study.
“With the permission and at the direction of the President of the Russian Geographical Society (Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu - ed.), In 2017, we are conducting a second expedition involving a wide range of specialists - the Academy of Sciences, the Russian Geographical Society and Moscow State University. The fauna and flora of this island, volcanic activity, water supply system, underground structures, including underwater, require further study. And, besides, it is necessary to conduct archaeological research, ”concluded the admiral.
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