Volga-Dnepr’s employees were recognized for their contribution to the development of the Arctic and Antarctic at the Arctic: today and the future forum in St. Petersburg on 2-4 December. Oceanologist Arthur Chilingarov thanked airline employees for their invaluable contribution to regional development. The carrier is currently carrying out its seventh flight programme to the region, which with, so far, four flights from Punta Arenas in Chile to Union Glacier Camp in Antarctica and two cargo para drops. Over the last six years, Volga-Dnepr has operated more than 150 flights to/from the Antarctic delivering around 1,700 tonnes of general and special cargo.