Presidential Library presents online films, video lectures and webinars

The secrets of the universe and the discoveries of astronomers, the failure of the German military operation "Citadel" and the weapons that helped forge victory, the history of the Russian flag and modern heraldic issues - films, video lectures, and webinars will all be featured on the Presidential Library's TV channel from August 19-25.

On August 19, the 185 years since the opening of the Pulkovo Observatory is celebrated. It is the main astronomical observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences. On this day, the Presidential Library will host a documentary called Stargazers, in which astronomers from the V. V. Sobolev Scientific Research Astronomical Institute at St. Petersburg State University discuss their work, the future directions of modern Russian astronomy, and the achievements of St. Petersburg scientists.

The film Black Holes Must Glow is dedicated to the life and work of the renowned Russian physicist Vladimir Gribov, who made significant contributions to elementary particle physics and quantum field theory. Additionally, the video lecture Advances in Modern Astronomy: A New Breakthrough in Fundamental Science will be presented.

On August 22, on the Day of the National Flag of the Russian Federation, users will have the opportunity to watch video lectures by Gleb Kalashnikov, the Executive Secretary of the Heraldic Council under the President of Russia. In these lectures, Gleb will talk about the history and development of Russia's state symbols, as well as the issues of heraldry in today's world.

Additionally, the documentary trilogy State Symbols of Russia will be shown. This trilogy consists of three parts: Coat of Arms of Russia, Flag of Russia, and Anthem of Russia. The first film in the trilogy, Coat of Arms, traces the history of Russia's heraldic symbol from ancient times to the present day. The second film, "Flag", explores the evolution of Russia's national flag from the 13th to the 20th century. The third and final film, "Anthem", narrates the three-century history of the anthem tradition in Russia.

On August 23, the Presidential Library hosted a screening of documentaries dedicated to the Battle of Kursk, one of the most significant battles of the Great Patriotic War. The event was timed to coincide with Victory Day.

The film Kursk Bulge: Our Summer chronicles the collapse of the German offensive operation Citadel. It tells the story of the courage and sacrifice of the Soviet soldiers who fought bravely to defend their country.

Another documentary, One Victory for All, highlights the invaluable contributions of the people from all the republics of the USSR to the victory. The film emphasizes the unity and solidarity that allowed the Soviet people to overcome the challenges of war.

These documentaries provide a valuable insight into the history of this important battle and the sacrifices made by the Soviet people in the name of freedom. They serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving and commemorating the memory of those who fought for the future of our country.

The topic of discussion wil be the weapon that forged Victory. The film PPSh: The Symbol of Victory is about the Soviet Shpagin submachine gun from the Great Patriotic War. The film Victory Tank: IS-3: The History of Creation tells the story of the latest development from the Chelyabinsk Tractor Factory during wartime - the IS–3 tank. It received the unofficial nickname "Victory Tank." Readers can learn more about what else engineers and workers at the Chelyabinsk Kirov Factory managed to create during 1941–1945 from the documentary Tankograd: The World's First Heavy Tank Factory.

The Presidential Library's film Vologda: The Fortress of Ivan the Terrible, which was broadcast on August 25th, the anniversary of the birth of the first Russian Tsar crowned to the throne, tells the story of one of the most significant buildings of that time. Was there ever any plan for the Tsar to move the capital to Vologda? Why did Ivan the Terrible stop construction and abandon the city? Was his departure connected to the famous incident of a brick falling from the vault of St. Sophia Cathedral? Experts and authors of the film will answer these and other questions.

On the same day, viewers can also learn about the era and the personality of Ivan the Terrible and the influence of historians on his image through video lectures shown on TV.

In turn, the Presidential Library's webinar The Terrible Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich will feature extensive illustrative materials, including portraits of historical figures, engravings, cartoons, and maps. Films and video lectures produced by the presidential library, as well as videos from leading domestic film and television studios, are available around the clock on the presidential library portal in the TV Channel section. In this section, a schedule of upcoming broadcasts is also provided.

Please note that events from the library are broadcast live in the Live broadcasts section and their program for the upcoming days is published. We are always happy to meet you on our portal!