The Federation of Pathfinders of Russia consists of seven different departments and bodies that control the work of the association at the highest level. Of the main ones , it should be noted:
1. The FPR Conference is the highest authority of the FPR organization, is held annually, selects the composition of the FPR Council, forms and approves the calendar plan. The calendar plan of events is developed by the Council of the FPR for 1 year, approved by the Conference; planning and adjustments are made by the Council annually at the Conference of the Council of the FPR.
2. The FPR Council organizes activities between Conferences, executes a calendar plan, organizes the work of departments, local, regional and interregional events.
3. Information Department - informs the participants of the FPR, the Investigative Movement about the events held, publishes a magazine, administers the website, groups of the FPR in social networks.
4. Methodical department - preserves, develops the Investigative method, publishes methodological literature, in particular: "The Book of the Citizen", "The Book of Pathfinders", "The Book of the Leader", "The Book of the Pathfinder-instructor". Organizes training seminars for heads of public organizations and associations.
5. International Department - conducts international affairs of the FPR: organizes delegations to other countries and a meeting of foreign delegations; conducts teleconferences.
6. The "External Relations" department is engaged in the search for partners and sponsors for the organization.
7. The Secretariat - keeps records of membership, awarding titles, diplomas, and commendations.