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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

Expeditionary Corps of the RGS

Maritime heritage

High-class geography

Interactive map of Arctic cleanup

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

Expeditionary Corps of the RGS

Maritime heritage

High-class geography

Interactive map of Arctic cleanup

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

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13 October 2025

“Geography Not-Lessons” were Held in all Regions of Russia and Eight Foreign Countries in the Fall

More than 900 educational events took place within the framework of the RGS project

12 October 2025

A Tribute to the Crew of the MO-208 Boat, Who Died in 1942, was Paid in the Gulf of Finland.

The RGS continues to study sunken vessels

6 October 2025

The Exhibition of the Russian Geographical Society Opens in Hungary

The exhibition features photographs of "The Most Beautiful Country" contest

3 October 2025

The RGS Participates in the III International Buddhist Forum

A large-scale event was held in Elista at the instruction of Vladimir Putin

30 September 2025

The RGS Presents Unique Materials at the Exhibition "150 Years of Crimean Railways" in St. Petersburg

The exhibition will be open until December 2025

30 September 2025

Geography of Success: The RGS Supports Young Leaders at the All-Russian Tourism and Service Olympiad

43 participants became the winners of the competition

30 September 2025

Stamp Cancellation Ceremony Dedicated to the 500th Anniversary of the NSR was Held in St. Petersburg

The event took place within the framework of the “Neva-2025” exhibition

28 September 2025

The Northern Sea Route is Astern: The Sailing Yacht "Brotherhood" Has Entered the Pacific Ocean

The Russian part of the round-the-world expedition has been completed

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Articles and reports

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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"

Expeditions

17 June 2025

Arctic Floating University: 13 years of Exploration and Discoveries

Expeditions

26 May 2025

Scientists Drill Arctic Glaciers to Analyze Climate Change

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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"