VIR named after N.I. Vavilov / «Dacha Academy»

The N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR) is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious research centers in the field of botany and plant breeding. Founded in 1894, the institute gained international renown under the leadership of Nikolai Vavilov, establishing the world’s first and largest systematic collection of plant genetic diversity. Headquartered in Saint Petersburg, VIR operates through an extensive network of research stations and experimental fields across diverse climatic zones of Russia, ensuring the preservation, study, and sustainable use of global plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Dachnaya Akademiya project serves as an essential bridge between the institute's profound scientific heritage and the practical needs of professional growers and gardening enthusiasts. By translating decades of academic research into accessible agricultural expertise, the organization focuses on providing high-quality genetic material and cultivation knowledge. With a reputation built on rigorous scientific standards and a commitment to food security, the institute remains a pillar of the national agricultural sector, dedicated to the development of resilient, productive, and diverse crop varieties that meet the evolving demands of modern agronomy.