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Unique folios of the 16th-20th centuries available at the Presidential Library’s virtual exhibition
Today it is possible to see and look through rare books that previously were not available to a wide audience thanks to the virtual tour of the exhibition Monuments of book culture: from print to digital on the Presidential Library’s portal which is available in the historic building of the Synod on Senate Square, 3.
Historical documents and publications from Presidential Library collection about first Russian circumnavigation
On 7 August (26 July according to the old calendar) 1803, Russian ships – the sloops Nadezhda and Neva – set sail from Kronstadt on their first voyage around the world.
Technical drawings from Great Patriotic War and documents from personal archives of engineers and designers presented on Presidential Library's portal
The Сollection of digitized archival documents, film and photo materials World War II in Archival Documents, posted on the Presidential Library portal was replenished with 90 new documents from federal and departmental archives of Russia, which cover the events of the period from 1939 to 1945.
Presidential Library tells about symbols of presidential authority
On 5 August 1996, Russia approved the official symbols of presidential power - attributes used during the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected head of state. Today they are the Standard (Flag) and the Badge of the President of the Russian Federation.
Presidential Library marks Railway Worker's Day
On the first Sunday in August, Russia traditionally celebrates Railway Workers' Day, and in 2025 the holiday fell on 3 August. It is symbolic that on the same day, 3 August 1804, a man who had a great influence on the development of one of the most important modes of transport in Russia - Pavel Petrovich Melnikov - was born.
Virtual tour of Julian Semyonov's House Museum in Crimea - Presidential Library's portal
It is now possible to visit Crimea from the comfort of your own home, and remotely explore the House Museum of the author of the novels about the famous spy, Isaev – Stirlitz, thanks to the virtual tour available on the Presidential Library's portal.
Watch films and video lectures with Presidential Library's TV channel
The TV Channel section of the Presidential Library's portal broadcasts films and video lectures prepared by the Presidential Library, as well as video tapes of the leading national film and TV studios. They are timed to commemorate memorable and significant dates. We offer you to get acquainted with the most outstanding film screenings of the first half of August 2025.
Presidential Library marks anniversary of Leningrad Region
1 August 2025 will mark the 98th anniversary of the Day of the Leningrad Region's formation. The region celebrates its birthday every year in different cities. This time the centre of celebrations on 2 August will be the jubilee town of Kirishi. This year, one of the largest industrial centres of the 47th region turned 60 years old.
Presidential Library took part in solemn ceremony dedicated to heroes of Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774
On 31 July 2025 the delegation of the Presidential Library of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation headed by Director General Yuri Nosov - Chairman of the St. Petersburg Regional Branch of the Russian Military Historical Society took part in the solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the Kagul (Rumyantsevsky) obelisk in Catherine Park in the city of Pushkin. The event took place on the eve of the 255th anniversary of the heroic victory of the Russian army over the Turkish troops in the Battle of Cahul River.
Photo project "We Accuse" to be presented in Moscow Region
The second exposition of the large-scale, unique international photo project "We Accuse" will be opened in the Central Park "Patriot" in the Moscow region from 1 to 10 August 2025.