“For so many years we have dreamt of this [The House of Geography] as of the Promised Land. I am confident that your will find this ‘Promised Land’ quite deserving of the wonderful work of yours that has enriched not only the Russian geographic thought, but also the history of Russian enlightenment..” From the speech [...]

In 2008 the Russian Geographical Society celebrated the 100th anniversary of its headquarters.  Most buildings with a hundred year history tend to see multiple owners.   If anyone asks one of the occupants of the building located at 10 Grivtsov Street in Saint-Petersburg “What was in this building prior?” He or she will get a proud [...]

The headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society are about to have a second life. The building, built specially for the Russian Geographical Society more than 100 years ago, has not undergone any renovations since then.  Plumbing and communication lines have been only partially replaced.  In the 1980s, additional walls were put in the basement, which [...]

The historical headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society are currently under reconstruction.  The headquarters have finally obtained a real chance for a second life.  One of the priorities of the team of restorers and architects is to equip the building with up-to-date lighting and communication lines, while preserving its unique spirit and atmosphere.  Our colleagues [...]

On December 9, 1986 the Russian Geographical Society opened up a museum, dedicated to its colourful and fascinating history. The museum was located in one of the premises of the Society’s headquarters in Saint-Petersburg. The museum’s exposition featured letters, travel journals, drawings and photographs made by distinguished Russian explorers and travelers, such as A.I. Voeikov, [...]

Russian Geographical Society’s Scientific Archives Simultaneously with its foundation in 1845, the Russian Geographical Society started building up its Scientific Archives – the oldest specialised geographical archives in the country. The first manuscripts in the Archives were donations, made to the Society by enthusiastic individuals. Among them was A.O. Dugamel, Russian Consul General in Egypt, [...]