The Days of Antarctica in Thailand

Nov 24, 2020

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The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Thailand, the Russian Geographical Society,
and The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage
present

The Days of Antarctica in Thailand

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica by Russian sailors. On this occasion, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Thailand, the Russian Geographical Society and The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage proudly present «Days of Antarctica in Thailand», a joint event featuring a three-part Russian documentary about Antarctica in past and present, a lecture by the Russian Geographical Society expert Mr Kirill Kuznetsov (via Zoom), and an exhibition of archived photos and materials on the discovery of Antarctica, as well as a small reception. The event is free of charge and will be held in English.

To comply with social distancing rules, we must limit the audience to 100 persons. Please book your seat in advance by emailing or phoning your booking to the Society at 02 661 6470-3 or e-mail chuleeporn@thesiamsociety.org

Programme

 

15:00-18:00

Three-part documentary about Antarctica in past and present

18:00-18:15

Welcome speeches by the Ambassador of Russia to Thailand, HE Mr Evgeny Tomikhin, the President of The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage, Mrs Bilaibhan Sampatisiri and the Russian Geographical Society representative, Ms Olga Lapina

18:15-19:00

Lecture by the Russian Geographical Society expert Mr Kirill Kuznetsov followed by Q&A (via Zoom)

19:00-20:00

Reception and exhibition of archived photos and materials on the discovery of Antarctica

About the speaker

Mr Kirill Kuznetsov graduated from the Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Department of Geomorphology. From 2005 to 2009, he lived in Singapore. He started working for the Russian Geographical Society in 2010 and is now in charge of public lectures and analytics. When time allows, he likes to travel and climb mountains.

When

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 l 15:00-20:00

Where

Auditorium, The Siam Society

Admission

Free of charge

For more information, please contact

Khun Chuleeporn at 02 661 6470-3 (Please contact us during office hours) or e-mail chuleeporn@thesiamsociety.org
(Please indicate the time of your arrival by email or phone.)

*Guests are encouraged to come at 15:00 and stay till the end of the event. Alternatively they are also welcome to come by 18:00 to attend the lecture and exhibition.
*The exhibition will be open to visitors until 9 December 2020.

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