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Stand of the Russian Geographical Society at the exhibition-forum “Russia”

Youth movement and volunteering

Expeditions of the Russian Geographical Society

Traveling with the Russian Geographical Society

High-class geography

Interactive map of Arctic cleanup

The RGS Festival

Springs of the Russian Geographical Society

The Geographical Dictation

Youth Club of the RGS

Protection and Study Of Endangered Species

The Crystal Compass Award

Underwater Research Center of the RGS

The Best Guide of Russia

“The Most Beautiful Country” Photo Contest

High-class geography

Interactive map of Arctic cleanup

The RGS Festival

Springs of the Russian Geographical Society

The Geographical Dictation

Youth Club of the RGS

Protection and Study Of Endangered Species

The Crystal Compass Award

Underwater Research Center of the RGS

The Best Guide of Russia

“The Most Beautiful Country” Photo Contest

Main news

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26 July 2025

RGS Participates in the Festival of Latin American and Caribbean Culture

Interesting lectures and a quiz became part of its program

23 July 2025

The Russian Geographical Society Youth Club to Open in Australia

A cooperation agreement with Australian colleagues was signed at the RGS Festival

23 July 2025

The VI Festival of the Russian Geographical Society has Ended in Moscow's Zaryadye Park

We thank everyone who discovered the wonders of Russia with us

22 July 2025

The RGS's Circumnavigation Expedition "Brotherhood-2025" Has Reached the Northern Sea Route

The crew traveled more than 7,000 nautical miles

14 July 2025

"Wonders of Russia": The VI RGS Festival will be Held in Moscow

Come to Zaryadye Park to rediscover Russia together

11 July 2025

The Scientific and Educational Program of the RGS was Held in Serbia

Seven young geographers from Russia became its participants

10 July 2025

Photo Exhibition of the RGS and the Ministry of Defense "Lighthouses of Russia" Opened in Cuba

The exhibition is located in a historic fortress in Havana

7 July 2025

The International Specialized Session of the RGS Begins in Kyrgyzstan

It is conducted by the Branch of the RGS in the Republic of Bashkortostan

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Articles and reports

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Events and people

17 July 2025

Egyptologist Patrizia Piacentini: "Our Work is a Great Scientific and Human Adventure"

Expeditions

17 June 2025

Arctic Floating University: 13 years of Exploration and Discoveries

Expeditions

26 May 2025

Scientists Drill Arctic Glaciers to Analyze Climate Change

Story

13 May 2025

Where Good and Evil Met in Great Battle: Will Mamayev Kurgan Become a UNESCO Site?

Story

24 March 2025

K-496 vs. “Aqua Incognita”: How Russian submariners erased the "blind spots" in the Arctic

Events and people

31 December 2024

A Lot to Remember! The Main Events of 2024 in the Life of the Russian Geographical Society

Science

25 November 2024

Academic Council of Russian Geographical Society Discusses Climate, Hydrology, and History

17 November 2024

Know Geography Excellently: Geographical Dictation of the RGS Held for the 10th Time

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Special projects of the RGS

We are inviting volunteers to the Arctic

The Volga eco-trail of the RGS

Discovering Yamal

Gombozhab Tsybikov: Special assignment pilgrim

Protected lands

Miklukho-Maklai: Expeditions of the great traveler in his drawings

The Ainu: Traces of a forgotten people

Kalmykia. The land of tulips and nomads

Heading for the waves

A collection of cruises from "Travels with the RGS"