Most recently the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) celebrated its 170th anniversary. Founded in the first half of the century before last, it is a unique phenomenon, since it has never ceased its functions during all this time. Thus, it is a kind of connecting link between tsarist Russia, the Soviet Union and modern Russia.
The Society's Goal
Since its founding in 1845, the Russian Geographical Society, which, by the way, anyone can join, has as its task "to collect and direct the best young forces of the country for a comprehensive study of their native land." Therefore, any adult person who has such an aspiration as the goal of his life can join the ranks of this most worthy organization. We will talk about the conditions for entry in the article, but a little later.
History
And first, considera historical perspective that brought the Society to a solid jubilee. Immediately upon its foundation, it launched a vigorous research activity throughout the territory of our vast country. This was accompanied by numerous expeditions to the most remote corners of the Russian Empire, extensive educational activities, since its members were the most famous travelers of that time. Among them are such pillars as Przhevalsky, Semenov-Tyan-Shansky, Obruchev, Miklukho-Maclay, Berg and many others.
Another important part of the Society's activities was cooperation with the Russian Navy. By the way, it included many famous admirals of that time. Not to mention such creators as Aivazovsky and Vereshchagin. As a result, the Society began to have subdivisions in many remote areas, for example, the Caucasian Department, Siberian, Amur, North-West and many others were formed. Each of them was active in the assigned regions. This is how the Russian Geographical Society steadily developed and grew.
Festival
It is impossible not to say a few words about an interesting phenomenon related to the development of the Society. The fact is that in 2014 a festival of the Russian Geographical Society was held in Moscow. Its main task was to show all facets of the Society's activities. Considering that there are branches of the Russian Geographical Society in eighty-five constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and each of them is engaged in various projects dedicated to the preservationcultural and natural heritage of the regions in which it is presented, it should be said that there was plenty of information presented at the festival. Modern technologies have made it possible to show the public such interesting aspects of the work as a trip to the North Pole, diving to the bottom of the famous Baikal, studying the remains of mammoths and many other areas of activity for which the Russian Geographical Society is responsible. The festival ended up being a success.
And finally, back to the question raised by the title of the article. Obviously, it is not necessary to be a professional traveler or geographer if someone is thinking about how to join the Russian Geographical Society.
How to join
Actually, as mentioned, you don't have to be anything out of the ordinary to do this. A member of the Society must be at least 18 years old, he can be a citizen of any country, regardless of nationality or religion. The most important thing is to study and recognize its charter, as well as to promote the implementation of tasks. This, in fact, is all that the Russian Geographical Society requires. How to join, by the way, is described in detail in the corresponding section of the RGS website.
Order of entry
Let's consider the order of entry in general terms. After reading the charter and regulations of the Society, one should choose a regional branch, contact its chairman or a person representing the Russian Geographical Society. How to join it? You can also get answers to questions related to this on the all-Russian8-800-700-1845.
Next, you need to fill out an application, which should be accompanied by a color photo 3 by 4 centimeters. It is submitted to the selected regional office. After that, the future member of the Society becomes a candidate. Now you need to wait six months to receive confirmation of admission. Finally, when a person is accepted into the Society, he must pay a membership fee of one thousand rubles, for which he is issued a ticket of the established form.
Subsequently, it must be extended by paying three hundred rubles a year. This order is proposed by the Russian Geographical Society. How to enter, we figured out. On this acquaintance with the Russian Geographical Society can be considered complete. Next, apparently, you should think about how you can prove yourself as a member of this unusual and so long existing community. We wish success to dear readers!
