Viktor Masing Day

On April 11, University of Tartu celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of professor Viktor Masing (1925-2001), a natural scientist who left an extraordinary mark on the natural and cultural history of Estonia. Throughout the day, several events took place, including the presentation of the Estonian Post stamp celebrating Viktor Masing 100th anniversary, and the opening of the exhibition "Viktor Masing and his Time". In the afternoon, professors from the Department of Botany spoke about their research and the scientific legacy of Viktor Masing. Our workgroup was represented by Meelis and Carlos, who talked about research on plant communities and plant traits, respectively.