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
Oceanautica
Underwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society runs a comprehensive program «Oceanautica» at the premises of the All-Russian children’s center «Orlyonok».
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Expedition
Archangel Raphael
It is the fourth season that the team of the Underwater Research Center, RGS is conducting excavations on the Lubeck merchant ship Archangel Raphael which sank in 1724. It is one of the richest objects in the Baltic sea. This year we are going to continue our archaeological work.
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Expedition
Estebrugge
The Underwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society’s expedition to the patrol ship of the Imperial German Navy.
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