Russian foundation for basic research (grant № 06-04-49164-а)                         2006-2008

INTAS YSF (Ref. Nr 06-1000014-5728)                                                         2007-2008

International joint venture agreement between the Forest Service,

US Department of Agriculture northern research station and the Institute
of systematics and ecology of animals SB RAS (07-JV-11242300-092)              2007-2008

Kone Foundation post-doctoral grant                                                                2008-2008

Joint research project between Academy of Finland and