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The Russian Astronomical Society () was a society established in
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in 1891 for the promotion of astronomy related studies. In 1894 the society also started publishing the scientific "Journal of the Russian Astronomical Society" (). In 1932, the Society was merged into the All-Union Astronomical-Geodetic Society (VAGO).


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List of astronomical societies A list of notable groups devoted to promoting astronomy research and education. International * Astronomers for Planet Earth (A4E) * Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) *International Astronomical Union (IAU) *International Meteor Organization * Ne ...


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Astronomy organizations Scientific societies based in Russia Organizations established in 1891 Organizations disestablished in 1932 Astronomy in Russia {{Astronomy-org-stub