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Peter I: "If there were ships, I will find the seas". The Presidential Library illustrates the Russian Navy
Traditionally, on the last Sunday of July, Russia celebrates the Navy Day. This year the Russian fleet turns 325 years old.
The Presidential Library’s materials illustrate Peter the Great’s childhood, youth and teachers
The 350th anniversary of the birth of the first Russian emperor, the creator of the Russian fleet, Peter the Great, will be widely celebrated in 2022. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
The Presidential Library’s materials to mark the birthday of the founder of the House of Romanov
Marking the 425th anniversary of the birth of Mikhail Feodorovich Romanov, the first tsar from the dynasty that ruled Russia for 304 years, the Presidential Library has updated the collection Zemsky Sobor of 1613. The Accession of a New Dynasty, adding a variety of materials, including rare ones.
The history of savings business told about at the Presidential Library
A series of online lectures, timed to coincide with the 180th anniversary of the savings business in Russia, was launched at the Presidential Library.
The Presidential Library’s virtual tour spotlights the discoveries of the South and North Poles
On July 16, 1819, the First Russian Antarctic Expedition began (1819-1821). Marking the anniversary of this event, the Presidential Library provides a remote exposition devoted to geographical discoveries of Polar Regions: the Arctic and the Antarctic.
"Shield covering the homeland". The Presidential Library’s materials illustrate the victory in the Battle of the Neva
July 15, 1240, at the confluence of the Izhora River with the Neva, the holy noble Prince Alexander Yaroslavovich won a brilliant victory over the Swedes in the battle that gave him the name with which he went down in the history of Russia - Nevsky. During his life, the great commander did not lose a single battle.
The Presidential Library's master class to tell about the changes in the world of photography
July 12, 2021, at 16:00, the Presidential Library (Saint-Petersburg, 3 Senate Square) will hold a master class entitled "How the world of photography has changed within ten years?" as part of the XI Foreign View International Annual Multimedia Contest.
Rare publications about the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God available on the Presidential Library’s portal
Entire Orthodox world celebrates the Day of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God on July 9. The Presidential Library’s portal features rare editions that tell about the icon itself and the legends that accompany its appearance on the deserted bank of the Tikhvinka River.
The Presidential Library held a video lecture devoted to Mikhail Bulgakov’s 130th anniversary
On July 9, 2021, the Presidential Library hosted a video lecture entitled "Mikhail Bulgakov: Writer, Playwright and Era" as part of the Knowledge of Russia project. The event marked the 130th anniversary of the birth of the classic of Russian literature.
The Presidential Library spotlights the history of family and marriage, marking the Day of Family, Love and Faithfulness
July 8, 2021 Russia celebrates the Day of Family, Love and Faithfulness - a holiday devoted to family values. On this day, the Orthodox Church venerates Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom. The married couple has become a model of marital faithfulness, devotion and family happiness.