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Lesson of patriotism "The strength of Russia lies in the unity of the people"

21 October 2024
Source: Kultura.RF portal

National Unity Day is an annual event celebrated in Russia on November 4th. This year, the participants of the event at the Central Library in Raduzhny, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Yugra, will take a virtual tour of historical events during the Time of Troubles, as well as learn about the heroes of people's militias.

Children will also be presented with materials from the Presidential Library named after Boris Yeltsin, as well as from the website "President of Russia - Citizens of School Age", which is dedicated to National Unity Day.

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Olympiad in History, social studies and Russian language

21 October 2024
Source: Official website of the Ministry of Education and Youth Policy of the Sverdlovsk region

From September 23, 2024 until March 20, 2025, the "Russia in the Digital World" Olympiad will be held. It is organized by the Presidential Library and the Higher School of Economics National Research University. Students in grades 10 and 11, as well as those studying in secondary vocational arts institutions, are invited to take part.

During the Olympiad, participants from Russia and other countries will have the opportunity to test their skills in various subjects or choose the ones they are most familiar with. The competition will be judged based on individual performance.

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All-Russian Meeting of Specialists in Library and Bibliographic Classification

21 October 2024
Source: The official website of the Publishing house "University Book"

On October 8-9, 2024, the Russian State Library hosted an All-Russian conference on the application and revision of the Bibliographic Classification System (BCS) tables. On October 9, two roundtables were held: "Prospects for BCS table development in the context of libraries' digital transformation" and "Professional development, methodological support and corporate interaction of personnel".

Anna Vorobyova, Chief Bibliographer at the Presidential Library, presented her experience in creating an integrated library catalogue model that takes into account the specific needs of the Presidential Library. The library collects digital copies of materials from various scientific and cultural institutions.

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All-Russian Scientific Conference "1944: Stalin's Ten Blows"

21 October 2024
Source: The official website of the D. F. Ustinov Baltic State Technical University "VOENMEH"

On October 17, 2024, a major all-Russian scientific conference titled "1944: Stalin's Ten Blows" was held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Leningrad from Nazi Siege and the expulsion of German troops from Soviet territory. The conference was organized by the Presidential Library, the Russian Military Historical Society, the Russian Historical Society, and the Foundation for the History of Fatherland.

Welcoming remarks at the opening were given by: General Director of the Presidential Library Yury Stanislavovich Nosov, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Chairman of the Board of the Russian Historical Society Ruslan Grigoriyevich Gagkuyev, and Executive Director of the Russian Military Historical Society Vitaliy Nikolaevich Martinyuk.

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Exhibition "Ships and Years" opened in St. Petersburg

21 October 2024
Source: «Sudostroenie.info» Online Publication

The exhibition "Ships and Years", dedicated to the 320th anniversary of the founding of Admiralty Shipyards, a part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), opened in St. Petersburg at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library.

On October 21st, the opening ceremony was attended by Yuri Nosov, General Director of the Presidential Library and Andrey Bystrov, acting General Director of Admiralty Shipyards. According to Yuri Nosov, this exhibition is a continuation of cooperation between the library and the shipyard, which was formalized in an agreement in January 2024.

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Exhibition dedicated to history of Admiralty shipyards opened in Presidential Library

21 October 2024
Source: Russia – Saint Petersburg TV channel, Vesti program

From Petrovsky rowing galleys to scientific research offshore platforms, an exhibition dedicated to the history of the Admiralty Shipyards, the first industrial enterprise in St. Petersburg, has opened at the Presidential Library. 320 years ago, by decree of Peter the Great, the Admiralty House was founded, and five years later, the frigate Poltava was launched.

On the multimedia screens, visitors can see the hidden vessel resembling a wooden barrel, the cruiser Aurora, war-time submarines, and modern fishing trawlers. Innovative projects of the Admiralty have pushed forward the entire Russian shipbuilding industry and brought the company world-wide fame.

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M. E. Evseviev Moscow State Pedagogical University awarded by Presidential Library

21 October 2024
Source: The official portal of the state authorities of the Republic of Mordovia

The student theater of Mordovia's State Pedagogical University, named after M.E. Evseviev, with its stage production "The Book of Memory", has become the winner of the II All-Russia competition of stage works, "Without Limits: in the Mirror of Historical Truth". Together with students from Pskov State University, the team of Evseviev received the award in the "Historical Authenticity" category, established by the Presidential Library.
This competition brought together theatrical and artistic teams from institutions of higher education that are not directly related to the cultural and artistic fields. A total of 63 entries from 45 different universities in 30 Russian regions, as well as Belarus and Armenia, were submitted to the jury for consideration.

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M. E. Evseviev Moscow State Pedagogical University became winner of II All-Russian competition of stage productions

21 October 2024
Source: GTRK Mordoviya

The student theater of Mordovia State Pedagogical University, named after M.E. Evseev, with their production "The Book of Memory", has won the II All-Russian Stage Competition of Productions "Without Limits: In the Mirror of Historical Truth".

Along with the students from Pskov State University, the winners of the "For Historical Accuracy" category, established by the Presidential Library, were the students of Moscow State Pedagogical University. The awards ceremony for the finalists took place at the Russian State Social University in Moscow.

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Reaction of USSR to formula of "unconditional surrender" appeared on web

20 October 2024
Source: Rodina magazine

The Presidential Library has added a new electronic document to its collection - a draft memorandum from the NKID (People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs) of the USSR regarding the issue of the "unconditional surrender" formula.

On the first page, there is a note made in graphite pencil by Deputy People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs Vladimir Dekanozov: "To Comrade Molotov for approval. V. Dekanozov, 30 December 1943." There is also an "in-reply-to" note with graphite pencil: "This matter has been resolved (T. Molotov's decision, 7 March)."

As stated in the archival documents, the "unconditional surrender" formula was developed by the Allied forces as the only possible outcome for Nazi Germany and its allies.

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On October 19, 1811, Imperial Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum was founded

19 October 2024
Source: The official website of the Russian Historical Society

The Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum was the first in Russia. It was named by Mikhail Speransky, the Secretary of State of the Russian Empire, who believed that the graduates of the Lyceum should have a broad knowledge, the ability to think critically, and a love for Russia and its people. Speransky worked on plans for transforming the Russian state, and he wanted the Lyceum to produce graduates who could contribute to this process.

 

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