120th anniversary of birth of Ivan Papanin.

Chief meteorologist of St. Petersburg, member of the Academic Council of the RGS

The Russian Geographical Society became the keeper of a leopard

Russian delegation participating in the largest environmental forum

Volunteers provided great help in holding the Festival and XV Congress

Speech of President of Russia Vladimir Putin at XV Congress

One of the main goals of our Congress is to sum up the work of the Society for the past five years.

Vladimir Putin presented medals to outstanding scientists and travelers of Russia

Was signed at the Russian Geographical Society's XV Congress

Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu at the discretion of the Russian Geographical Society Congress was continued the President of the Society for another term. According to the amendments to the Charter adopted at the Congress Shoigu will hold office for six years.

According to Sergei Shoigu, he manages to combine his work as the Minister of Defense and "such interesting work, as getting acquainted with my country." "To run the Russian Geographical Society is a great honor for me," - said the President of the Society.