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
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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Expedition
Matua island-2017
The 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.
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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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