Tikhvin Christmas Educational Readings to be devoted to the personality of Peter I

January 21, 2022 at 11:00 am the Presidential Library will host the XV Tikhvin Christmas Educational Readings “Marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Peter I: the secular world and religiosity”.

Readings annually bring together representatives of authorities and institutions of civil society, clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church. A meaningful discussion is taking place on this unique platform, topical aspects of the development of education, as well as issues of spiritual, moral and patriotic education of youth are discussed.

This year, the Readings are devoted to the personality of Peter I, the first Russian emperor, an outstanding reformer and commander, whose life and career are associated with many historical events and memorable places in Leningrad Region.

The event, which will be held in a mixed face-to-face and remote format, will be attended by representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church and executive authorities, historians and religious scholars, as well as representatives of the education sector and library specialists. The participation of the Governor of Leningrad Region Alexander Drozdenko is planned.

The Tikhvin Christmas Educational Readings will be broadcast on the Presidential Library's portal in Live broadcasts section in accordance with the program of live events, on the institution's YouTube channel and VKontakte social network,

Accreditation of media representatives is until 14:00 January 20, 2022.

Please forward applications for accreditation following the attached form marked “Media Accreditation” to the following e-mail addresses: media@prlib.ru, pechnikova@prlib.ru Tatyana Pechnikova, tel.: (812) 305-16-21, ext. 534; mob. +7 921 998-06-78.

The letter should contain the full name, date and place of birth, passport data (series, number, place of registration), a list of carry-on equipment, contact phone numbers, the name of the media.

We draw the attention of the media representatives that it is necessary to forward applications for accreditation and arrive at the event in advance.

Entrance to the Presidential Library is carried out only by prior registration and upon showing a passport: for media representatives - through entrance № 2, participants and guests of the event - through entrance № 1.

In order to reduce the risks of the spread of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the use of personal protective equipment during the event is mandatory for all attendees.