Living organisms have always had to adapt to the environment. In addition to light and temperature fluctuations, solar and geodynamic disturbances influence them. Periodicities synchronized to the cycles of space and Earth's weather were identified in the biosphere. Widely known researchers studied the effect of solar activity and magnetic storms on various aspects of human physiology, including the cardiovascular system. Geographical differences have been noted, both in terms of the impact of geomagnetic storms and their effect on biota. Almaty, the largest metropolis in Central Asia, located in the foothills of an earthquake-prone area, is strongly influenced by solar magnetic storms, and the effect of the geomagnetic field is more pronounced in connection with periodic seismic activity. American and Japanese researchers have studied the impact of earthquakes and seismic activity on the cardiovascular system of cardiac patients, but in our region, such data are completely absent.

The participants’ expertise. The scientists taking part in the project have considerable experience in chronobiology, the study of biological rhythms, in cardiovascular monitoring, and in the study of heliomagnetic effects on human pathyphysiology, as evidenced by their publications and participation in international conferences. This information is available on the Internet website (project manager: http://pps.kaznu.kz/ru/Main/Silence/77/123/997). Cardiologists included in the study group have extensive experience in cardiac care and clinical research, prognostic and assessment of risks of cardiovascular pathologies.

Expected results and their application. The implementation of this project is expected to lead to the optimization of long-term strategies for the treatment of chronic diseases of cardiac patients. As a result of this project, shared periodicities between cardiovascular variables and helio-geo-magnetic variation for the Almaty region will also be determined. The risks of cardiovascular pathologies complications will be evaluated, and guidelines and a training manual for practitioners will be developed. An elective education course will be designed for university students.

Meeting the ISTC goals and objectives. Since former “weapons” scientists will take part in the implementation of this project and because its purpose is exceptionally peaceful, the project meets the ISTC goals. Adherence to these objectives can be attained by planned wide involvement of scientists and participating institutions in the international scientific community by providing information on the Project during international conferences and workshops.Scope of activities. The following activities will be implemented under the project:

- Arterial blood pressure, ECG and motion activity will be monitored in people from Almaty