The Youth Club of the Russian Geographical Society celebrated its first anniversary!

The 20th of June 20, 2016 there was approved the Concept of the Youth Club of the Russian Geographical Society. In just one year, 63 clubs were open across the country, on the basis of which educational projects such as a youth intellectual club, a cinema club, urban orientation and others are being implemented.

As part of the activities, young men and girls get acquainted with leading experts in various scientific directions, famous travelers and cultural figures, members of the Russian Geographical Society. So, in the youth clubs of the RGS there were held the meetings with Valdis Pelsh, Mikhail Kozhukhov, Fedor Konyukhov and Leonid Kruglov.

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Meeting of the Youth Intellectual Club. Photo by the RGS press-service
Meeting of the Youth Intellectual Club. Photo by the RGS press-service

 

Club members also have the opportunity to prove themselves in projects of international and all-Russian level, to visit volunteer expeditions - to conduct geographic research and archaeological excavations not only on land, but also under the water.

On his first birthday, the Youth Club of the Russian Geographical Society launches an official account in the social network Instagram. You can not only track recent youth events, view live broadcasts, learn interesting facts in the "geographical calendar" section and enjoy colorful photos, but also participate in various competitions and receive prizes from the RGS.

The first competition will start on June 20. Details on the terms of participation you can find out by subscribing to the account of the Youth Club in Instagram.