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.
Read MoreThe use of submersibles allows us to explore the underwater environment for extended periods of time under normal pressure conditions.
Read MoreArtefacts from german merchant ship sunken in 1724.
Read MoreUnderwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society runs a comprehensive program «Oceanautica» at the premises of the All-Russian children’s center «Orlyonok».
Read MoreThe Underwater Research Center joined the expedition of the Defense ministry of Russia and RGS at Matua, Great Kuril ridge, the Okhotsk sea. This year’s goals and tasks are: to survey the island’s aquatic area, find underwater fortifications and explore the American and Japanese battle and cargo ships sunk during the World war II.
Read MoreThe team of the Underwater Research Center went to the Crimea to explore the aquatic area of the Kerch strait for the first time. The area comprised capes Tuzla, Ak-Burun and Malyi.
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