1943. The Presidential Library’s conference to be devoted to the turning point year of the Great Patriotic War

On October 20, 2023 at 10:00 the Presidential Library will host the opening of the All-Russian Scientific Conference “1943 – the year of a decisive turning point in the history of the Great Patriotic War. Marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of Soviet troops in the Battles of Stalingrad and Kursk and the breaking of the siege of Leningrad”. The co-organizer of the event is the Russian Military Historical Society.

The defeat of the Nazi troops by the Soviet army in the Battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, as well as the breaking of the siege of Leningrad, played a special role in achieving Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). In connection with the 80th anniversary of these major military and political events, historians, scientists, and researchers will discuss in the Presidential Library the significance of 1943 as a turning point in the confrontation with Nazi Germany.

Reports about the conduct of military operations of the armed forces of the USSR in 1943, which were of decisive importance in the Battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, breaking the siege of Leningrad, will be presented.

The event participants will also learn about the work of intelligence and counterintelligence, international relations during the period under review, the work of the home front, culture and education in 1943.

At a separate section, conference participants will discuss projects and events dedicated to the memorable events of 1943.

The detailed conference program will be available at the link.

The opening of the conference and the plenary session will be broadcast live on the Presidential Library’s portal in Live Broadcasts section in accordance with the program of live events, and on the institution’s Rutube-channel.

Accreditation of media representatives is until 12:00 October 19, 2023

Please forward applications for accreditation following the attached form marked Media Accreditation at media@prlib.ru, hudjakova@prlib.ru Alexandra Khudyakova, tel.: (812) 305-16-21, ext. 167; mob. +7 (981) 788-28-08.

The letter should contain the full name, date and place of birth, passport data (series, number, place of registration), a list of carry-on equipment, contact phone numbers, the name of the media.

We draw the attention of the media representatives that it is necessary to forward applications for accreditation and arrive at the event in advance.

Entrance to the Presidential Library is carried out only by prior registration and upon showing a passport: for media representatives - through entrance № 2, participants and guests of the event - through entrance № 1.

In order to reduce risks of the spread of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the use of personal protective equipment during the event is mandatory for all attendees.