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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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13 April 2026

New RGS Centers Abroad will Appear in the UAE, Indonesia, and Thailand

The main task is to promote Russian culture and science around the world

8 April 2026

The Winners of the Contest of the RGS "The Bluest in the World..." Went on a Cruise Ship Trip

The visit to Turkey and Egypt brought a lot of exciting emotions and new knowledge

7 April 2026

A Book about the Joint Historical and Cultural Heritage of Russia and Serbia will be Presented at Gostiny Dvor

The publication was prepared by 72 authors: historians, geographers, and archivists

4 April 2026

The Organizing Committee of the Photo Contest of the RGS "The Most Beautiful Country" has Stopped Accepting Applications

The expert committee will soon determine the finalists of the project

31 March 2026

The Conference "Heroes of Two Countries" was Held in Athens

The organizer was the Krasnodar Regional Branch of the RGS

30 March 2026

Three Cities, Six master Classes, and Invaluable Experience: The Results of the Educational Program of the XII Photo Contest "The Most Beautiful Country"

30 March 2026

The 3rd International Documentary Film Festival "Unknown Russia" was Held in Moscow

One of its organizers was the Russian Geographical Society

26 March 2026

The RGS Presented a Book about Nikolai II's Travels to the East during a Tour in Thailand

The guests were treated to borsch with shrimp and buckwheat porridge with wood mushrooms

22 March 2026

The Russian Geographical Society Held the First Meeting of the Expeditionary Corps

Scientists discussed the results of 2025 and plans for the future

20 March 2026

The RGS Begins Competitive Selection for the Forest Camp of the “Nature of Safety” Project in Karelia

You can apply until June 3

18 March 2026

"Vodohod: Expedition": New Cruise Destinations in Russia Presented at the Headquarters of the RGS

You can go on a trip this summer

17 March 2026

Ambassador of Peru at the RGS Headquarters: "We are Glad to Continue Joint Research and Expeditions with Russia"

The parties agreed to develop a roadmap for cooperation

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Articles and reports

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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

Events and people

19 August 2025

Dr. Satya Prakash Yadav: "To Serve Wildlife to Correct Historical Injustice"

Story

14 August 2025

Such Close Alaska: How Geography Becomes the Key to Cooperation

Events and people

9 August 2025

Crystal Compass Award Winner Toshiji Fukuda: "I'm Photographing Russia to Remember Japan"

Expeditions

5 August 2025

What the Guests of the RGS Festival Learned about the Work of Scientists on Expeditions and New Tours in Russia

Events and people

31 July 2025

The Book Series about the Silk Road was Awarded the Geographical Award "Crystal Compass"

Events and people

17 July 2025

Egyptologist Patrizia Piacentini: "Our Work is a Great Scientific and Human Adventure"

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Special projects of the RGS

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"