Presidential Library hosts presentation of commemorative edition entitled "Grateful Russia to Peter the Great: 2022," created with support of PJSC Gazprom

On February 13, 2025, at 10:00, the Presidential Library of the Administrative Directorate of the President of the Russian Federation will host a presentation of a unique book about the life and legacy of Emperor Peter I, PETRO primo RUSSIA grata. MMXXII (translated from Latin – grateful Russia to Peter the Great. 2022), created on the initiative and with the support of Gazprom JSC.

The publication was prepared under the guidance of the Peter the Great Institute by a team of authors that included leading experts from Russian cultural and scientific institutions.

The event will be attended by renowned scholars and experts in the field of cultural heritage, as well as representatives from Gazprom PJSC and the Peter the Great Institute. During the ceremony, the commemorative book and its digital version will be presented at the Presidential Library. In addition, copies of the book will be donated to leading Russian libraries, major cultural institutions, and educational centers.

The book commemorates the key events that took place in St. Petersburg during the year-long celebration of Peter the Great's birthday. It also includes unique research on the evolution of commemoration practices related to Peter the Great, featuring previously unpublished materials about his life and achievements. This publication is essential for historians and enthusiasts of Russian history.

The title of the book refers to the inscription on the pedestal of the monument to Peter the Great, which was erected on Senate Square in Saint Petersburg by order of Catherine the Great. This inscription creates a unique line of historical continuity and emphasizes the importance of Peter's role in shaping the identity of the Russian state.

It is no coincidence that this event is taking place at the Presidential Library. The library is an electronic repository that houses digital copies of some of the most significant documents in the history of Russian statehood.

On the library's portal, one can explore the Peter the Great (1672-1725) collection, which includes documents and materials related to Russia's first emperor and the era he led. These include scientific and popular works from the 18th and 20th centuries that focus on the reformer and his accomplishments; writings by the first biographers who wrote about Peter I; collections of stories and legends related to him; documents selected by Peter the Great for publication; decrees, letters, and other legislative acts from the Petrine period; maps, drawings, and plans from the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences' collection of Peter I materials; travel journals and other archival records.; Images of monuments dedicated to the emperor, as well as mementos and objects related to his life and legacy.

The collection consists of four thematic sections: Biography of Peter I, Activity of Peter I, Death of Peter I and Memory of Peter I. The documents and materials of the collection are accessible to users from anywhere in the world.

The presentation of the book will be broadcasted on the Presidential Library’s portal in Live Broadcasts section, as well as on the Rutube-channel of the Library, on the social networks VKontakte and Odnoklassniki.

The event takes place at Senate Sq., 3.

With any questions, please contact Kristina Zhiltsova by tel. +7 (921) 430-60-48; mk@spbfriends.ru

Accreditation of media representatives is until 17:00 February 11, 2025

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.