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Altai photography and polar stories: October at the RGS lecture hall

The Saint Petersburg programme combines an exhibition and exploration stories.

Russian Geographical Society sign, Saint Petersburg
Russian Geographical Society sign, Saint Petersburg. Екатерина Борисова · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2023-07-12. Archive photograph of the RGS sign in Saint Petersburg, 12 July 2023. Not a photograph of the 2026 events.

The Save Altai photography exhibition is scheduled to open on 5 October at noon. Performances about polar explorers are listed for 12 and 14 October, followed by a review of the summer caving season on 20 October.

The venue is at 10, building A, Grivtsova Lane, Saint Petersburg. Admission arrangements vary: some events require registration, others an invitation. Check the organiser’s programme and booking details before visiting; schedules may change.

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