From the icy depths of Lake Baikal to the historic shipwrecks of the Baltic Sea, Russia offers some of the most unique and adventurous scuba diving experiences on the planet. With a vast range of dive sites spanning from the Arctic Circle to the warm waters of the Black Sea, divers can explore dramatic underwater landscapes, cold-water ecosystems, and submerged relics of the past.
Scuba diving in Russia is a journey into mystery and contrast—think ice diving under meters of frozen surface, discovering ancient artifacts, or swimming alongside curious seals in remote northern regions. Whether you’re an experienced technical diver or simply looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure, Russia’s underwater world promises both challenge and wonder. Learn more about this incredible diving destination in our dedicated Russia section.
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A diver from St. Petersburg survived nearly an entire day in the frigid waters of…
If you’re willing to brave the chill, there are some beautiful cold-water scuba diving destinations…
Polish divers have uncovered a 19th century shipwreck laden with champagne and mineral water that…
The Big Ocean Show 2022 has sadly been postponed until a later date which has…
Part HALO, part NASA, part Darth Vader, the Hydroid Aquabreather uses proprietary canisters of a chemical mixture that gives off oxygen once popped.
Molchanov, a Russian freediver, recently set the new Guinness World Record with his 180-meter (590-foot) monofin swimming under the ice of the Ameryevsky Dolomites.
Russian divers reach depth of 102 meters under ice in the White Sea, Karelia, Northern Russia.…
The Moscow Dive Show 2016 is the #1 event in the dive scene of Russia, the ex-USSR and Eastern…
Each February, in just four days the festival brings about 300 exponents a 23 000…
We are glad to announce that 7SEAS Dive Gili will be attending for the first…
I know this is not exactly a scuba diving story but you have to wonder…
This is the first entry in the new “Surface Interval” section and you may be…