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
EXHIBITION “CONTRABAND. THREE CENTURIES UNDER WATER”
Artefacts from german merchant ship sunken in 1724.
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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
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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Expedition
Blue lake-2016
Blue lake (Tserik-Kyol) is the rarest natural landmark. The specialists estimated that this unique water source in Kabardino-Balkaria is about 10,000 years old. It is karstic, which means that thousands of years back the water pushed its way up from the ground. All year round the temperature of the water is 9 degrees Celsius, and its level does not change by a centimeter.
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