About our Team
The Underwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society brings together people from different scientific fields – historians, archaeologists, divers, oceanographers and many others to conduct comprehensive underwater research using a complete range of tools and equipment. The purpose of the research is to study and preserve the natural, cultural and historic heritage.
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The use of submersibles allows us to explore the underwater environment for extended periods of time under normal pressure conditions.
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Project
Peter's Dock
The Underwater archeology museum will be established at the Dock of Peter the Great in Kronstadt, Russia. It is assumed that the Museum exposition will include artefacts and remains of ship wrecks found during the expeditions held by the Underwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society.
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Project
EXHIBITION “CONTRABAND. THREE CENTURIES UNDER WATER”
Artefacts from german merchant ship sunken in 1724.
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Expedition
Jigit
The Underwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society’s sub-ice expedition to the steam screw clipper that sunk in 1869.
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Expedition
Ladoga-2017
Lake Ladoga harbors many secrets in its dark and cold waters. The Underwater Research Center, RGS has resolved them and restored the historic course of events connected with this lake.
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