Videoconference dedicated to Alexander Nevsky to unite regions of Russia

April 29, 2021 at 10:30 Moscow time the Presidential Library and the Gorky Volgograd Regional Universal Scientific Library will hold an interregional videoconference "Alexander Nevsky: a statesman in the perspective of a historical document", dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the birth of the holy noble prince.

The purpose of the Interregional Conference is to search for modern ways to actualize the interest of the younger generations in national history, to educate spirituality, morality, patriotism and citizenship based on historical examples of serving the Fatherland.

As part of the videoconference, speakers from Volgograd, St. Petersburg, Simferopol, Novosibirsk, Tambov, Khanty-Mansiysk and Chelyabinsk will present the main milestones in the state activities of Alexander Nevsky, talk about the trends in his foreign and domestic policy, as well as the significance and role of the prince's activities for the Russian Orthodox Church.

Particular attention will be paid to the personality of Alexander Nevsky in historiography, as well as to the representation of his image in literature, culture and fine arts of various time periods.

Videoconference participants who connect to the event remotely will be able to “leaf through” the virtual pages of the unique historical publication “The Life of Alexander Nevsky”, recall the exploits of the holy prince and the most significant stages of his life.

Students of educational institutions of secondary and higher professional education, teachers, representatives of government and public organizations, employees of cultural and educational institutions are invited to participate in the videoconference.

The videoconference program is available on the website of the Gorky Volgograd Regional Universal Scientific Library by reference.