Every four years the scientists who have devote themselves to the study of our planet and the space surrounding, gather at the General Assembly, of the International Geodetical and Geophysical Union.

More than 3000 experts in the branch of science of the Earth and the cosmic space gathered in Moscow on August 2. ... The Kremlin Palace of Congresses.

The 15 General Assembly was opened by the President of the International geodetical and geophysical union, Professor Kulon. He congratulated all those present on the outset of then Assembly and dwelt upon the Union's activities in recent times and on the most outstanding works in various branches of science ... Academician Kirillin, Deputy Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers, Chairman of the State Committee for science and engineering, read out the message of welcome of the USSR Council of Ministers to the participants and guests of the Assembly. ... The participants of the International Forum were also greeted by Isaev, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow Soviet, Academician Vinogradov, Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Academician Fedorov and others.

... Nearly 900 reports pertaining to all sides of the study of our planet will be delivered at the assembly, 40 symposiums will start their work at the Moscow State University.

The 15th General Assembly of the International Geodetical and Geophysical Union offers to the scientists wide opportunities for meetings, exchange of opinions and discussion of a great number of scientific and organizational problems of mutual interest.