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
The Baltic Navy. The beginning
Russia always fought for the territory of the Baltic sea. By the time of the reign of Peter the First, the necessity for creating a powerful and competitive navy became obvious. The first battleships London and Portsmouth sank by the Kotlin island. We are heading out to search for them.
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Expedition
Kerch Strait-2017
The 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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