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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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14 April 2025

Around the Bolshezemelskaya Tundra in 11 days: the RGS expedition connects the past and the future of the Arctic

The project was implemented by the Nenets Autonomous Area Branch of the Society

8 April 2025

The Primorye Branch of the RGS completes work on the project "Russian Burials in China"

Its result is a database of almost 20,000 citizens of Russia and the USSR

8 April 2025

Submissions for the XI Photo Contest "The Most Beautiful Country" are closed

Over 8,000 participants submitted more than 50,000 images

3 April 2025

Representatives of 17 countries around the world apply for Crystal Compass Award

The jury received more than 600 applications

3 April 2025

Chinese servicemen receive diplomas at RGS Headquarters in St. Petersburg

The guests were given a guided tour of the historic building

3 April 2025

Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the RGS Center in Serbia held in Belgrade

The award ceremony of the Society was held as part of the event

3 April 2025

National and international experience: RGS participates in seminar on sustainable tourism

The event was held as part of the MITT exhibition

27 March 2025

The submissions for the Russian Geographical Society Award are open

In the year of the 180th anniversary of the RGS, the competition will be held for the fifth time

24 March 2025

RGS announces a competition for participation in the program for the study of Eastern China

Young scientists and activists can apply until March 31.

24 March 2025

We invite volunteers to the camp of the “Nature Reserve Management of the RGS” project on the Solovetsky Islands

Solovetsky Monastery. Photo: Andrey Koltsov, participant of the RGS's contest "The Most Beautiful Country"

18 March 2025

Famous Japanese Photographer Invited to Participate in "The Most Beautiful Country" Contest

An exhibition of works by Toshiji Fukuda has opened at the Headquarters of the RGS in St. Petersburg

14 March 2025

Following in Afanasy Nikitin’s Footsteps: Experts Clarify Indian Part of Route

The expedition returned from India

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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"