Commemorative Dates in Russia: The Russian State Library in Moscow presents the exhibition “A Skillful Writer” devoted to the 250th anniversary of I. A. Krylov’s birth

The Russian State Library (Moscow) presents the exhibition “A Skillful Writer”, which is devoted to the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Krylov, the writer, fabulist, journalist and playwright.

In the literary world 2019 has been designated as the year of the 250th birth anniversary of Ivan Krylov (1769—1844) - the great fabulist, who also had a lot of success in the field of drama and critical journalism.

The Russian State Library is launching an extensive exhibition in commemoration of this significant event. The library’s readers and visitors will have an opportunity to discover the wonderful world of rare books, magazines and illustrations.