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The Day of the Arctic in the Presidential Library
International conference-webinar "Day of the Arctic in the Presidential Library," was one of the key scientific and educational activities on the development of the northern territories.
Advanced technologies and standardization of documents digitization discussed at the Presidential Library
Facilities and experience of the Presidential Library can be used to develop public standards for digitizing documents. This was announced on February 27 at the conference, during which at the Presidential Library were presented innovative technology of conversion of materials in electronic digital form.
Leningrad Region projects presented in the Presidential Library
In the town of Kommunar, Leningrad Region, it is planned to create the first Russian Museum of Paper. The project was presented at the Presidential Library during the closing ceremony of the Baltic Media school.
Millions of scans for the preservation of history
In 2013, the Presidential Library will scan 6,000,000 pages of books and documents. Digitized publications and visual materials will reflect the subject matter and the profile of acquisition of the country's first national electronic library, development of the Russian state in general and specific historical periods, formation of the Russian language, law, and other areas.
The World War I to be presented in the collection of the Presidential Library
On the threshold of the Day of Defender of the Fatherland the Presidential Library announces the preparation for the development of a collection devoted to the World War I. The year of 2014 will mark the centennial of this important event in world history of the 20th century.
The Presidential Library discloses the power and beauty of the Russian North
The Presidential Library collection was enriched by new materials related to the northern Russian territories, their history, culture and economic development. Covered are both the entire regions and small cities and towns.
The House of Romanov in the collection of the Presidential Library
The personalities and fates of the Romanovs are widely represented in the new electronic collection available on the website of the Presidential Library since February 20.
The Presidential Library contributes to the development of information society
The Presidential Library has initiated modernization to formal publication of legal acts, integration of systems of information and legal support of the government bodies.
Russian language – in reflection of the Presidential Library’s holdings
The Presidential Library is preparing to present the thematic year of Russian language. It officially starts on September 1, the first day of the new school year. In anticipation of this, the nation-wide electronic repository of historical documents and materials is featuring rare, little-known books and preparing projects to promote purity of the Russian language and its importance not only in domestic but also in world history.
Reforms of Peter the Great – in the jubilee year of Romanov dynasty
The year of 310th anniversary of St Petersburg and the 400th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty the Presidential Library presents significant and relevant materials about the founder of the city, Emperor Peter the Great.

