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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

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

RGS projects

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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17 May 2025

The RGS to Participate in the Implementation of the International Project "Journey to the Heart of Eurasia"

The agreement on cooperation within the framework of the initiative was signed in Moscow

17 May 2025

RGS Exhibition "Hero Cities" Held in India

The exhibition became part of the program of the festival in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory

15 May 2025

The Deadline for Accepting Applications for the RGS Award Extended

You can apply and compete for a prize of 1 million rubles until June 10

7 May 2025

The Contest "Write Your Question for the Geographical Dictation – 2025" Has Started

You can submit your application by June 15th

5 May 2025

The “Brotherhood-2025” Round-the-World Expedition Under the Flags of the RGS and BRICS Set off from Brazil

It is timed to landmark dates in the history of the two countries

5 May 2025

From the Arctic to the tropics: the RGS expedition studies the nomads of Yamal and the hunters of New Guinea

The researchers were assisted by travelers in their research work

5 May 2025

"We Were Like Dried Herculeses": Mikhail Malakhov Recalls the Legendary Expedition

The meeting was held in the editorial office of “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”

5 May 2025

At the Edge of Geography: the Delegation of the RGS Visits Yamal

The 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Northern Sea Route development

22 April 2025

The RGS stand becomes the center of attraction for "The Word about the Russian Heart" project in Jakarta

The exhibition was visited by more than 1,500 people

22 April 2025

The Russian Geographical Society and Aeroflot present an online travel guide to Russia

The first region of the project is the Krasnoyarsk Territory

22 April 2025

The delegation of the RGS takes part in the work of the Youth Forum of the UN Economic and Social Council

The activities of the Society's Youth Movement were discussed at the event

18 April 2025

The Expedition and Tourism Center of the Russian Geographical Society opens in Brazil

The first joint project is the Russian-Brazilian circumnavigation of the globe

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Articles and reports

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Events and people, International activities

28 September 2026

The Autumn “Geography Not-Lessons” Brought Together 83 regions of Russia and Seven Foreign Countries

Events and people

11 September 2026

Is the Mercator Done? What will happen to Geographical Maps after the UN General Assembly’s Decision?

Events and people

24 August 2026

How to Visit India, Brazil, and China without Leaving Chistoprudny Boulevard

Events and people

24 August 2026

Geography Has Never Been So Relevant: BRICS Scientists Discussed How to Respond to Uncertainty

29 July 2026

"See with Your Own Eyes": What Nikolai Miklukho-Maklai Thinks about Nikolai Miklukho-Maklai

International activities

27 June 2026

A Big World at “Artek”: The Specialized Session of the RGS Brought Together Young People from Five Countries

Story

18 March 2026

How Butins the Gold Miners Opened a New Path for Russia from Siberia to China

Events and people

30 January 2026

Memories of the Royal Abode: A Route through the Epochs of Russian History

Events and people

14 January 2026

Ten Main Events of 2025 According to the Russian Geographical Society

17 December 2025

How Thanks to His Work at the IRGS, Evgeny Lamansky Streamlined the Banking System

International activities

30 November 2025

How Photographs on the Streets of Vienna Set the Fashion for Russian Culture

International activities

1 November 2025

100 Years of People's Diplomacy: How Ecology Helps to Overcome Geopolitical Barriers

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Special projects of the RGS

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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"