On July 25-26, 2013 the All-Russian scientific and technical conference on tests and researches of material properties «Basic researches in the field of protection against corrosion, aging and bio-damages of materials and structures in different weather conditions and natural environments to ensure safe operation of complex technical systems» was held at G. V. Akimov Gelendjik climatic testing center (VIAM branch) with the support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research.