The Presidential Library to tell about the international relations of Russia in the era of Peter the Great

On November 24, 2022 the Presidential Library will host a scientific conference “International Relations of Russia in the era of Peter the Great. Marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of the Russian Emperor Peter I”.

The conference is dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of the first Russian emperor, who played a significant role in the history of the state. The activities of Peter I led to fundamental changes in all spheres of the life of the country and society.

The event, which will be held in a face-to-face format, will feature topics that are of interest not only to specialists. It will be about the Great Embassy of 1697-1698, diplomatic relations with the countries of Europe and the East, interaction with foreign countries in the field of culture and science. Separate speeches will be dedicated to the leaders and figures of Russia's foreign affairs agencies; foreigners in Russia and Russians abroad, as well as how Russia was perceived through the eyes of Europe and the East in the era of Peter the Great.

As a result of the event, a collection of scientific papers will be published with the assignment of a DOI identifier to its materials and their inclusion in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI).

Electronic registration of participants of the scientific conference “International relations of Russia in the era of Peter the Great. Marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of the Russian Emperor Peter I” is open on the Presidential Librar’s portal: https://www.prlib.ru/conference.

Accreditation of media representatives is until 12:00 November 23, 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.