Presidential Library hosts video lecture about role of the NKVD division in the defence of Leningrad in 1941

As part of the video lecture "Knowledge of Russia", the Presidential Library is continuing a series of lectures on the history of the country's state security agencies. The goal of this cycle is to create a positive image of the Russian government and domestic intelligence agencies.

On September 18, 2024 at 16:00 Moscow time, the Presidential Library will host a lecture that will discuss the role of the NKVD in the defence of Leningrad during World War II.

During lectures on the history of government security agencies, students learn about prominent employees, the most notable, interesting, and significant operations and events in the history of Russian intelligence, as well as the main activities of these agencies.

The event is available for everyone. It will be broadcasted on the Presidential Library’s portal in Live Broadcasts section, on the Rutube-channel of the institution, as well as on the social networks VKontakte and Odnoklassniki.

Accreditation of media representatives is until 14:00 September 17th, 2024

Please forward applications for accreditation following the attached form marked Media Accreditation at media@prlib.ru, dyatko@prlib.ru, Olga Dyatko, tel.: (812) 305-16-21, ext. 190; mob. +7 (900) 658-48-32.

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.