On January 29, 2026, the Central Geophysical Observatory in Belsk was visited by dr Jaroslav Jánský from the Brno University of Technology (Czech Republic). The meeting was part of dr Jánský’s visit to the Institute of Geophysics PAS as part of the ERASMUS+ scholar mobility program. That day, our guest familiarised himself with the activities of the Belsk Observatory. In the snowy weather, colleagues presented measurements and the scope of scientific activities: dr Iza Pawlak with dr Piotr Sobolewski from the Department of Atmospheric Physics presented atmospheric measurements and research, while dr Jan Reda, and dr Anne Neska from the Department of Magnetism presented geomagnetic measurements and research problems in this field. Dr Paulina Zieja from the Department of Polar and Marine Research presented the equipment and research capabilities of the GeoBela laboratory.
In a welcoming atmosphere, over hot coffee, the guest met the entire observatory staff. The second part of the meeting featured a lecture by dr Jánský, briefly introduced by dr Anna Odzimek, who accompanied him. Atmospheric electricity, the global atmospheric electrical circuit, and the problem of lightning initiation have been his primary research areas for several years. We concluded the meeting with questions and an exchange of observations bordering on atmospheric physics and magnetotellurics, on our own interests and opportunities for collaboration.
