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Honored Geographers of the Russian Federation

Honored Geographers of the Russian Federation

The honorary title "Honored Geographer of the Russian Federation" was established by Decree of the President of Russia on December 6, 2019. The idea of establishing such a title, as well as including Geographer’s Day in the list of significant dates was proposed by Vladimir Putin back in April 2017 at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Geographical Society.

“This will emphasize the importance of the profession and increase the status of representatives of geographical science. And, most importantly, it will contribute to the popularization of geography itself, to the involvement of even more people in the study of the home country, its nature, and history."

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RGS

The title "Honored Geographer of the Russian Federation" is awarded to highly professional specialists in the field geography for personal merit: in making geographical discoveries; in carrying out critical scientific expeditions and research; in carrying out work on the creation of geographical catalogs, atlases, popular science publications, reference books; in the preparation and implementation of strategic planning documents; in popularizing the achievements of domestic geographical science; in training of qualified staff in the field of geography.

The title "Honored Geographer of the Russian Federation" is awarded, as a rule, no earlier than 20 years from the beginning of professional activity and in the presence of discipline-specific state awards and awards of the Russian Geographical Society.

Published below are the names of our wonderful colleagues awarded the honorary title.

List of honored Geographers

Pyotr Yakovlevich Baklanov

(1946–2023)

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 83 dated 12.02.2021.

Pyotr Fyodorovich Brovko

For achievements in scientific and pedagogical work, training of qualified specialists, and many years of dedicated service.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 594 dated 08.08.2023.

Boris Aleksandrovich Vakhrushev

For achievements in training highly qualified specialists, scientific and pedagogical work, and many years of dedicated service.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 919 dated 10.12.2025.

Sergei Anatolyevich Dobrolyubov

For contribution to the preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia, and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 586 dated 22.08.2025.

Kirill Nikolaevich Dyakonov

For achievements in training highly qualified specialists, scientific and pedagogical work, and many years of dedicated service.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 1121 dated 28.12.2024.

Nikolai Sergeevich Kasimov

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 815 dated 28.12.2020.

Vladimir Aleksandrovich Kolosov

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 815 dated 28.12.2020.

Leonid Markusovich Korytny

For contribution to the development of science and many years of dedicated work.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 825 dated 08.11.2023.

Vladimir Mikhailovich Kotlyakov

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 815 dated 28.12.2020.

Vladimir Zinovievich Makarov

For contribution to the development of science and many years of dedicated work.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 825 dated 08.11.2023.

Nadezhda Kamelevna Maksutova

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 83 dated 12.02.2021.

Svetlana Mikhailovna Malkhazova

For contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS

Decree of the President of Russia No. 621 dated 03.09.2025.

Maria Fyodorovna Matveeva

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 732 dated 23.11.2020.

Aleksey Nikolaevich Makhinov

For contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS

Decree of the President of Russia No. 836 dated 14.11.2025.

Nikolai Nikolaevich Nazarov

For achievements in scientific and pedagogical work, training of qualified specialists, and many years of dedicated service.

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 337 dated 02.06.2022

Aleksey Stanislavovich Naumov

For contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS

Decree of the President of Russia No. 621 dated 03.09.2025.

Viktor Vladimirovich Nepomnyashchy

For contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 586 dated 22.08.2025.

Vladimir Mikhailovich Razumovsky

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 732 dated 23.11.2020.

Svetlana Gennadievna Sivkova

For contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 586 dated 22.08.2025.

Arkady Aleksandrovich Tishkov

For scientific accomplishments and many years of dedicated work.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 529 dated 31.07.2025.

Nikolai Nikolaevich Filatov

For contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS

Decree of the President of Russia No. 728 dated 15.10.2025

Roman Sergeevich Chalov

For achievements in training highly qualified specialists, scientific and pedagogical work, and many years of dedicated service.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 1121 dated 28.12.2024.

Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Chibilev

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 732 dated 23.11.2020.

Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov

(1939-2024)

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 142 dated 15.03.2021.

Kirill Valentinovich Chistyakov

For significant contribution to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Russia and active participation in the activities of the RGS.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 182 dated 29.03.2021.

Anatoly Aleksandrovich Yamashkin

For achievements in scientific and pedagogical work, training of qualified specialists, and many years of dedicated service.

Decree of the President of Russia No. 643 dated 25.08.2023.