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Presidential Library invites schoolchildren and students to participate in academic competition in history, social studies and Russian language
From September 25, 2025, to March 26, 2026, the Presidential Library and the National Research University Higher School of Economics are holding an academic competition entitled "Russia in the Electronic World" in the subjects of history, social studies, and Russian language. High school and college students enrolled in secondary vocational education institutions in arts programs are invited to participate.
Comemmorating Georgiy (Yuri) Kirillovich Tolstoy, Honorary Professor of St. Petersburg State University. Video recording of meeting with legal scholar presented on Presidential Library's portal
On 10 November 2025, Georgiy (Yuri) Kirillovich Tolstoy, Honoured Scientist of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Law, Honorary Professor of Saint Petersburg State University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Full Knight of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, passed away.
Presidential Library projects on outstanding designer Mikhail Kalashnikov
On 10 November 1919, Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, Soviet and Russian small arms designer, Hero of Russia, twice Hero of Socialist Labour, was born into a large peasant family in the Altai Governorate.
Great Russia Project tells about creator of more than 100 aircraft, aircraft designer Andrei Tupolev
On 10 November 1888, Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev, a future scientist and one of the founders of modern aircraft construction, was born. He designed and participated in the creation of over 100 types of aircraft, 70 of which were mass-produced.
Presidential Library marks 255th anniversary of Ivan Krusenstern
November 8 (19 according to the new calendar) 2025 marks the 255th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Fyodorovich Krusenstern (1770–1846), an outstanding navigator, prominent figure in the Russian navy, admiral, leader of the first Russian circumnavigation expedition of 1803–1806, and director of the Naval Cadet Corps.
Presidential Library participates in Second International Scientific and Practical Conference "Science for Public Administration in Russia"
On 6 and 7 November 2025, Moscow hosted the Second International Scientific and Practical Conference "Science for Public Administration in Russia". The event was held at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
Exhibition dedicated to Russian history opened at Reserve Centre of Presidential Library
On 7 November 2025, an exhibition entitled "Heroes of the Fatherland in the Historical Paintings of V. V. Matorin" opened at the Reserve Centre of the Presidential Library in Moscow (4 Slavyanskaya Square, Building 1). The event was timed to coincide with two Russian public holidays: National Unity Day on 4 November and Heroes of the Fatherland Day on 9 December.
Video lecture dedicated to 100th anniversary of All-Russian Society of Blind held at Presidential Library
On 7 November 2025, the Presidential Library hosted a round table discussion entitled "A Century of Achievements by the All-Russian Society of the Blind: The St. Petersburg Dimension" as part of the "Knowledge of Russia" video lecture series, dedicated to the organisation's centenary.
Presidential Library's Projects marks October Revolution of 1917
On 7 November (25 October) 1917, the revolutionary events culminated in the overthrow of the Provisional Government and the Bolsheviks' rise to power. A new stage in Russian history began. Although according to the old Julian calendar the revolution took place in October 1917, and the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Russia in February 1918, the name of the revolution remained the same – the October Revolution.
Presidentil Library projects presented at regional meeting on "Historical education in the general education system"
On 6 November 2025, the Presidential Library took part in a district meeting entitled "Historical Education in the General Education System".