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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

All news

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

14 March 2025

Meeting of Representatives of the RGS and the Siam Society Held in Bangkok

The parties intend to expand scientific cooperation and cultural ties.

10 March 2025

Ambassador of Tanzania Got Acquainted with Activities of the Russian Geographical Society

The delegation of the African country visited the Headquarters of the RGS in St. Petersburg

10 March 2025

RGS Participates in UN’s Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development

The Society’s exhibition stand was presented at the event

3 March 2025

Creating a new experience: The RGS participates in a scientific and practical conference on ecotourism

Experts presented cases involving citizen science

3 March 2025

We are inviting young geographers to the "World of Discoveries" at the children's center “Orlyonok”

Apply for participation in the specialized session of the RGS until August 17

3 March 2025

Geographical Dictation becomes the winner of the “Znanie. Award”

The RGS campaign was awarded in the category "For contribution to education in the field of ecology and tourism"

3 March 2025

Reproduce the feeling of flying: how the legendary “Tyurikov’s Plane” is being restored

Work on the restoration of the “Douglas” C-47 aircraft continues in Novosibirsk

3 March 2025

We invite volunteers to the camp of the “Nature Reserve Management of the RGS” project in Gornaya Shoria

You can fill out an application for the competition until April 20.

3 March 2025

The exhibition at the Headquarters of the RGS in St. Petersburg will tell about the life of geographers during the Great Patriotic War

The exhibition is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory

25 February 2025

Following in Afanasy Nikitin’s Footsteps: Hidden Secrets of "Voyage Beyond Three Seas"

The Indian stage of the literary and geographical expedition has started

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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"