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Talented fabulist and librarian. The Presidential Library spotlighting Ivan Krylov’s life and career
February 13, 2022 marks another anniversary of the birth of Ivan Andreevich Krylov. He is known to many as a classic of Russian literature, publisher, publicist, playwright, poet and famous fabulist. And few people know that for 29 years, from 1812 to 1841, Ivan Krylov worked as a librarian.
From the great to the ridiculous: the Presidential Library reveals unknown facts from Peter’s life
Today, the electronic collections of the Presidential Library contain more than a million thousand depository items. It can rightfully be called the national treasury of the history of Russia, and the digitized books and documents stored in it can be called "written in eternity".
The virtual tour of the Presidential Library to spotlight the history of the Russian Navy
На портале Президентской библиотеки можно ознакомиться с виртуальным туром по выставке «„Морским судам быть!“: к 325-летию со дня основания Военно-Морского Флота и 115-летию со дня основания подводного флота России», которая с 18 октября 2021 года по 23 января 2022 года была открыта в историческом здании Синода на Сенатской площади, 3.
The Presidential Library is open to society
The Presidential Library is located in the historic center of St. Petersburg, not far from St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Admiralty and the Bronze Horseman and is actively developing as a tourist attraction. The building of the Holy Synod, where the library is located, is itself an architectural monument. Previously, the Russian State Historical Archive was located here, and the modern electronic library opened its doors to visitors in 2009.
The Presidential Library honored Alexander Pushkin’s memory
On February 10, 2022 the Presidential Library hosted a webinar and conference «Alexander Pushkin’s Memorial Day», timed to coincide with the 185th anniversary of the death of the great poet.
The Presidential Library illustrates Pushkin’s duel and his last days
February 10 is a Memorial Day of the greatest Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. This year marks the 185th anniversary of his death.
Online lectures of the Presidential Library tell about the modern Russian language
On February 8-9, 2022 the Presidential Library hosted video lectures about the modern Russian language as part of the cultural and educational project Knowledge of Russia.
Online lectures of the Presidential Library spotlight the modern Russian language
On February 8-9, 2022 at 12:00 Moscow time the Presidential Library will host video lectures spotlighting the modern Russian language as part of the cultural and educational project Knowledge of Russia.
The Presidential Library’s rare materials illustrate the history of the development of Russian science
Marking the Russian Science Day, which is celebrated annually in our country on February 8, the Presidential Library features the materials of the extensive collection The Academy of Sciences and the Formation of Russian Science, dedicated to the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), its history and modern activities.
History of the Prosecutor's Office of Russia exhibited at the Presidential Library
February 7, 2022 the Presidential Library hosted the grand opening of the exhibition "Keepers of the Law: marking the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Prosecutor's Office of Russia".