March 5, 2026. The scientific conference Exolite 2026 will take place on May 21–22, 2026, at the Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The event is organized by the Lithology Section of the Moscow Society of Naturalists, the Scientific Council on Lithology and Sedimentary Minerals at the RAS Department of Earth Sciences, and the GC RAS.

The conference will feature presentations on current topics in sedimentary rock research, as well as discussions on controversial methodological issues. Participation is available in both in-person and remote formats. Scientific materials will be published after the conference. A template for submissions is available at: obrazec.doc.

For all inquiries, please contact: exsolith@mail.ru.

The deadline for submission of materials is April 30, 2026.

About the Lithology Section

The Moscow Society of Naturalists is one of the oldest natural science societies in Russia and has historical ties with Lomonosov Moscow State University. Its Lithology Section was established in 1944 on the initiative of Professor Mikhail Shvetsov. It serves as a platform for discussing pressing issues in modern lithology. Section participants develop new approaches to studying sedimentary rocks, examine the effectiveness of applying fundamental lithological knowledge in applied research, and explore other relevant topics. It is chaired by Principal Research Scientist at the GC RAS, D.Sc. Yuliana Rostovtseva. The academic secretary is Senior Resear Scientist at Lomonosov Moscow State University, PhD Kulyash Sedaeva.