Magadan Nature Reserve, Koni Peninsula. Photo: Ekaterina Vasyagina, participant of the contest of the RGS "The Most Beautiful Country"
The Russian Geographical Society is inviting volunteers to take part in the next competition of the project «Nature Reserve Management of the RGS». The winners of the selection will have a unique opportunity from July 30 to August 8, 2025, to go to an ecological and educational camp on the territory of the Olsky area of the Magadan State Nature Reserve, immerse themselves in the world of wild northern nature, explore the unique ecosystems of Kolyma, and contribute to their conservation.
Fill out the application form before May 15. Details can be found on the website of the Youth Movement of the Russian Geographical Society.
Magadan Nature Reserve, Koni Peninsula. Photo: Kirill Uyutnov, participant of the contest of the RGS "The Most Beautiful Country"
The camp will be located in the western part of the Koni Peninsula, which is washed by the waters of the Sea of Okhotsk. The volunteers will visit the ranger station at Cape Plosky, see fantastic natural and man-made objects, recently discovered sites of ancient man, and much more.
Participation in the project will allow you to gain knowledge about environmental protection, contribute to the conservation of rare species and ecosystems, as well as to enjoy the beauty of wildlife and fresh sea air.
Dates: July 30 — August 8, 2025.
Location: Magadan Region, Magadan State Nature Reserve.
Meeting place: the city of Magadan.
The objectives of the work: counting mussels and other mollusks, studying the condition of bear trails, analyzing the amount of plastic in the ocean, media coverage.
We are looking for scientific volunteers: specialists in geography, ichthyology, zoology, biology, ecology, oceanology, malacology (the section of zoology devoted to the study of mollusks), as well as environmental and media volunteers.
Requirements for participants: ages 18 and up, readiness for physical work, discipline, ability to work in a group. Media volunteers must transfer the footage (including the original and edited videos) to the RGS within the time period specified by the curator of the project, while preserving copyrights. To participate in the project, you must fill out a competitive selection application.
Living conditions: on the territory of the ranger station in the inspector’s house; you will be cooking for yourself.
The eco-educational program includes master classes, lectures, trips to picturesque places, watching thematic films. As part of the session, it is planned to organize and hold Day of the RGS.
The RGS will provide accommodation, meals, a transfer from the meeting place to the reserve and back, souvenirs, and organize an eco-educational program for the winners of the competitive selection. Please note that the fare to the meeting place of the group is paid by the participant themselves.
The ecological and educational project «Nature Reserve Management of the RGS» is aimed at popularizing, studying, and preserving unique natural objects in specially protected natural territories of Russia by involving young people in environmental volunteerism, introducing them to the culture of ecology and careful treatment of nature. The project brings together young scientists, students and caring people over the age of 18.