Events : Russian Geographical Society

Events

The Russian Geographical Society takes a vivid interest in geographica sciences and makes considerable efforts towards dissemination of geographical knowledge. Therefore the Society both acts as organiser of, and actively participates in local and international geographical congresses, conferences, forums, workshops, exhibitions, festivals and other events aimed at sharing knowledge and experience, finding solutions to the world’s pressing issues and raising awareness about geography at the global level.

Archaeological expedition “Kyzyl-Kuragino Railway” launched in Tuva

On June 11, 2011, an archaeological expedition “Kyzyl-Kuragino Railway” was launched in the Republic of Tuva.

Russian Geographical Society distributes 36 additional grants

On 10 June 2011, the recently restored Imperial Hall of the Institute of Asian and African Studies attached to M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University played host to a grant- awarding ceremony of the Russian Geographical Society.

Who’s the most quick-witted?

The Russian Geographical Society has launched intellectual contests among school children at its Moscow Lecture Hall.

Press Conference at RIA Novosti: Lessons of Fukushima

No radiation pollution from Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant has been detected in the Russian Far East, but Japan’s nuclear disaster prompts Russia to take measures to monitor and prevent radiation hazards. On 26 May 2011, the Russian Geographical Society held a press-conference at Russian information and news agency RIA Novosti, summarising the results of the [...]

International Tiger Forum

Initially scheduled for September 15-18, and shifted to a later date due to organisational reasons, the International Tiger Forum will finally take place from 21 to 24 November 2010 in Saint-Petersburg. The Russian Geographical Society is going to take part in the Forum. The Forum will bring together tiger experts, conservationists, government leaders and other policy makers from [...]

Kyoto Conference announcement

The 2013 Regional Conference of the International Geographical Union August 4-9, 2013 Kyoto, Japan The 2013 Regional Conference of the Geographical Union will be held under the theme “Traditional Wisdom and Modern Knowledge for the Earth’s Future”. The Conference will be hosted by Japan National Committee for the International Geographical Union jointly with Japan [...]

Cologne Conference announcement

32nd International Geographical Congress Dates: 26-30 August, 2012. Location: Cologne, Germany. Description: Themes: Global Change and Globalisation Society and Environment Risks and Conflicts Urbanisation and Demographic Change Organizer: International Geographical Union (IGU). Call for papers: 15 December 2011. Registration deadline: to be announced. Contact information: IGC 2012 Organising Committee University of Cologne Institute [...]

Chile Conference announcement

UGI 2011 – Regional Geographic Conference of the International Geographic Union Dates: 14-18 November, 2011. Location: Santiago, Chile. Description: Submissions will be classified into the following themes, which coincide with the names of the Commissions and 2 Task Forces of the IGU: Applied Geography; Arid Lands, Humankind, and Environment ; Biogeography and Biodiversity; Climatology; Coastal [...]

International Geographical Festival, Saint-Die-Des-Vosgues, France, October 7-10, 2010

In 2010 the International Geographical Festival will be dedicated to the topic “Rational forest management: from natural resources to forest industry”.

“The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue” International Forum, with the support of the News and Information Agency “RIA Novosti”. September 22-23, 2010

One of the large international projects of the Russian Geographical Society in 2010 is the conference “The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue”. Main issues to be discussed: - Current problems of the Arctic: national interests and international dialogue - The environment of the Arctic: climate change and the consequences of human activity - The Arctic natural [...]

International research group in the Baikal region, Baikal, Summer 2010

The mission of this project is to develop the program of conservation of the unique environmental system of the Baikal Lake based on the balance between the interests of the society, nature and economics. The project participants will take a comprehensive look at the current state of affairs in the Baikal region and come up [...]

The International Geographical Olympiad for Schoolchildren, Taipei, Taiwan, July 25–August 4, 2010

The Russian team has been actively preparing for the International Geographical Olympiad for schoolchildren. Potential team members hone their skills at the training camp, using up-to-date, progressive methods. In 2015 the International Geographical Olympiad will take place in Russia.

Conference of the International Geographical Union, Tel Aviv, Israel, July 12-16, 2010

The conference of the International Geographical Union to be held in Tel Aviv will be dedicated to Bringing Diversity in a Globalizing World. The Russian Geographical Society delegation will take part in this conference. Members of the delegation will participate in scientific panels. Also, the Russian Geographical Society plans to hold an exhibition of materials [...]