Recent collections

Recent collections

Free Economic Society for the Encouragement of Agriculture and Husbandry (1765–1917)

The Imperial Free Economic Society is the oldest public organization in Russia and the first scientific and educational society, which has been spreading knowledge about agriculture, production, and processing of agricultural products since 1765. The society was under the patronage of Russian emperors and contributed to the establishment of new scientific fields in Russia.

Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of Russia

The cultural heritage of the people of the Russian Federation is a unique historical and cultural asset that reflects the ethnographic, socio-cultural, and ethnogenetic aspects of past generations' lives. Preserving this heritage and sharing it with the general public is essential for shaping national identity, preserving cultural diversity, and passing on values to future generations.

Ivan Bunin (1870–1953)

Ivan Alekseevich Bunin is one of Russia's most outstanding writers and a Nobel Prize winner in literature. His work is distinguished by its profound lyricism and subtle psychological insight. Bunin masterfully described nature, everyday life and the emotional experiences of his characters, which made him one of the most prominent representatives of early 20th-century Russian literature.