"Patriotism and a sense of responsibility for the fate of the Motherland are born from knowledge of its history and geography"

On Thursday, October 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the Congress of the Russian Geographical Society. The main quotes from the president's speech are in the Izvestia article.

About the importance of the Russian Geographical Society

Dear friends, I am very pleased to welcome the guests of the XVII Congress of the Russian Geographical Society. The first significant event was 80 years in the Second World War. We know how much contribution geologists and topologists made to the defeat of Nazism.

The second significant event is the 180th anniversary of the establishment of the Russian Geographical Society, I would like to once again congratulate everyone on the anniversary.

The merits of all participants in the Russian Geographical Society are comparable to those of their predecessors. You were the first to attract volunteers, and you launched a general cleaning project in the Arctic. The Russian Geographical Society has always been actively involved in high latitudes and participated in the development of the Arctic.

Patriotism and a sense of responsibility for the fate of the Motherland are born from knowledge of its history and geography.

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