The first
world championship
geology
From May 17 to 23, the first ever World Geology Championship will be held in St. Petersburg. The event will bring together geologists, students, researchers and science enthusiasts from different countries, creating a unique platform for sharing knowledge, practical skills and professional experience.
World Championship Position
The event program includes master classes, seminars, exhibitions, field trips and a cultural program. Participants will be given access to topical topics in the focus of the international scientific community, as well as the opportunity to expand professional contacts and exchange best practices.
The World Geology Championship will be a significant event for the formation of a new generation of specialists capable of solving complex tasks in the field of Earth exploration and protection.
Championship programAbout the World Cup
The World Championship aims to promote the geological sciences and showcase their diversity
The event will provide an opportunity for interaction of both experienced specialists and young scientists. Thematic competitions are planned, covering a wide range of areas - from mineralogy and petrography to structural geology and geophysics. The format of the World Championship implies not only identifying highly qualified participants, but also stimulating interest in geological sciences among young people.
May 17-23, 2025
About the Karpinsky Institute
The All-Russian Geological research institute of A. P. Karpinsky the leading subordinate institution of the Federal Agency for Mineral Use (Rosnedra) in the field of regional geological study of mineral resources.
The main directions of the Institute's work:
Provision and performance of works on state geological mapping of the territory of the Russian Federation and its adjacent water areas
Creation of a state network of reference geological and geophysical profiles, parametric and ultra-deep wells
Scientific and technical support of geological and exploration works, scientific, thematic and experimental-methodological works
The Institute was founded in 1882 in St. Petersburg by order of Emperor Alexander III for the systematic study of the geological structure of Russia and its mineral resources and is named after Alexander Petrovich Karpinsky - an outstanding scientist, the first president of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who headed the institution for many years.
For more than a century of history, a considerable amount of mineral research has been carried out, modern scientific methods and approaches in the field of geological sciences have been introduced. In different years, the team employed outstanding researchers who made a significant contribution to the development of domestic and world geology.
Scientifically substantiated forecasts were prepared for more than 600 fields on different continents. 48 employees were awarded the honorary sign “Field Discoverer”. Work on creating geological maps at various scales continues; more than 60 field expeditions are organized annually throughout Russia, from Chukotka to the Crimea.
The Institute has 3 academicians, 2 corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 26 doctors of sciences and 139 candidates of sciences. Much attention is paid to the training of young specialists and training of postgraduate students in priority scientific directions.
Active cooperation with geological services of other countries and participation in international projects is carried out.
Events of the Championship
Geological competitions
Mineralogy (individual)
Petrography (individual)
Theory and practice of laboratory research
Stratigraphy and paleontology
Quaternary geology (individual)
Tectonics (individual)
Construction of a geological map and its section
Unique geological monuments
Metallogeny (command)
Geological route (command)
Geological quiz (team questions)
The following types of team and individual geological competitions are envisaged: The fulfillment of the task presented in each type of geological competitions is evaluated in points. The evaluation is carried out by the members of the Judging Board.
Rules of participation
Leave a request
The Participant's application for participation in the World Championship shall be submitted electronically to the Working Group of the Organizing Committee by April 21, 2025.
The qualifying phase (online test) is held on April 21-22, 2025.
The decision on participation in the World Championship of the participants who have applied and passed the qualifying stage (online testing) is made by the Working Group of the Organizing Committee and is formalized in a protocol no later than April 30, 2025 and published on this website and in the social networks of the Institute.
Geography of Championship participants
