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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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18 February 2026

The VR Film of the RGS "Russia: A Virtual Tour" was Shown in Chile

The film became the central event of the program in the city of Concón

10 February 2026

The Regional Expedition of the Russian Geographical Society to Antarctica has been Successfully Completed

The sailing ship Club arrived in the Argentine port of Ushuaia

6 February 2026

The Delegation of the Iranian Embassy Visited the Headquarters of the RGS in Moscow

The parties discussed work on joint projects

30 January 2026

The First Meeting of the New RGS Academic Council was Held at the RGS Headquarters in Moscow

An award ceremony was held as part of the event

30 January 2026

More Than 1 Million People Visited the Exhibition "Crystal Compass: Planet of Heroes” in Krasnaya Polyana

The exhibition is dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the Russian Geographical Society

26 January 2026

The Submissions for the National Rassvet Award will Close on February 1

We invite you to present your eco-educational projects

23 January 2026

XII Photo Contest "The Most Beautiful Country": The RGS Begins the Hunt for the Best Photos of Russia

You can submit your work from January 20 to March 31, 2026

23 January 2026

The Expedition of the Russian Geographical Society Reached Antarctica

The project participants met with Fedor Konyukhov on Smolensk Island

19 January 2026

Expedition of the RGS has Prepared a Roadmap for Cleaning Man-Made Waste in the Putoransky Nature Reserve

The data obtained will help in eliminating environmental damage in the Arctic

16 January 2026

Activists of the RGS have Raised New Treasures of the "Bone Lens" from the Bottom of the Tobol

The 2026 expedition has completed its work in the Kurgan Region

1 January 2026

The Russian Geographical Society Wishes its Colleagues and Friends a Happy New Year!

29 December 2025

The Regional Expedition of the Russian Geographical Society to Go to Antarctica

The team will set off on January 5, 2026, from the Argentine port of Ushuaia

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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

All special projects

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"