The Presidential Library: New acquisitions

The Presidential Library collection has been enriched with video materials provided by the Russian Historical Channel. 

Documentaries are devoted to Russian entrepreneurs and philanthropists and the history of Russian monasteries.

Films from the series "Patrons of Russia"

The Bakhrushins, 26 min. 03 sec.

Telling the history of the family Bakhrushins - Russian merchants and industrialists involved in a cloth and leather production and trade. A particular attention is paid to the dynasty of charitable activities aimed at medical, cultural and social development of Moscow.

The Demidovs, 26 min. 01 sec.

Telling the history of the family Demidovs – a dynasty of the richest Russian entrepreneurs, mine owners, landowners, benefactors and patrons. A particular attention is paid to the dynasty of charitable activities, in particular, the role in the development of the Moscow State University and Orphanage.

The Mamontovs, 25 min. 59 sec.

Telling the family history Mamontovs – a dynasty of Russian entrepreneurs. A particular attention is given to charitable activities of Savva I. Mamontov, actively supported various forms of creativity.

The Morozovs, 25 min. 59 sec.

It is devoted to the history of the family Morozovs – a dynasty of merchants and industrialists. A particular attention is paid to the dynasty of charitable activities aimed at medical, cultural and social development of Moscow

The Ryabushinskie, 26 min.

Telling the history of the family Ryabushinskie – a dynasty of Russian entrepreneurs. A particular attention is paid to the contribution of the dynasty in the development of art, culture and science, in particular, the aerodynamics, publishing, exhibition activities, aeronautics

Soldatenkov, 26 min. 01 sec.

It is told about the life and work of Kozma Terentyevich Soldatenkov – a Moscow entrepreneur, publisher and owner of the famous art gallery

The Stroganovs, 26 min.

It is told about the history of the Stroganov family – a dynasty of big industrialists, merchants, monopolists, patrons, conquerors of new lands. A particular attention is paid to the role of the dynasty in the development of Russian culture (icon painting, sewing, books, architecture, collection, development of educational institutions of Russia).

The Tretyakovs, 26 min, 01 sec.

It is devoted to the history of the family Tretyakovs – a dynasty of Russian entrepreneurs. A particular attention is paid to social activities the dynasty - Pavel M. Tretyakov and Sergei M. Tretyakov, and the contribution to the development of the State Tretyakov Gallery.

Films from the series "Monastery walls"

One horse monastery, continuation of the story, 26 min.

It is told the history about Nativity of the Mother Sanaksar monastery. A particular attention is paid to the peculiarities of development of supernumerary monastery, the historical significance of ascetic life of monks.

Islanders 25 min. 59 sec.

It is told the history of the Sviyazhsky Assumption Virgin Monastery and the current situation of monuments on the island Svijazhsk.

Fathers and Sons, 25 min. 59 sec.

It is devoted to the history of the Holy Dormition Pskov-Caves Monastery. Much attention is paid to the activities abbot Cornelius (1501-1570), as well as educational and outreach activities in the monastery.

Nature Rus’, 25 min. 59 sec.

It is told about the history of Suzdal Saviour-Evfimiev Monastery. The focus is on the history of the Transfiguration Cathedral, as well as the role of the monastery in the development of Russian culture (school of icon painting and book business).

Optina Radiance, 26 min.

It is told about the history of Kozelskaya Vvedenskaya Optina. In particular, it is about the history of the history of Vvedensky Cathedral and the Vladimir Church, on the activities of the Optina elders, about publishing in the desert, on the role in the development of the Russian national idea.

The Tsar’s cradle, 25 min. 59 sec.

It is devoted to the history of the Holy Trinity Ipatiev Monastery. Is talking about the communication of the history of the monastery with the history of the Romanov dynasty, the role of the monastery in the development of Russian culture.

The Yaroslav word, 25 min. 59 sec.

It is told about the history of Yaroslavl Holy Transfiguration Monastery, its role. A particular attention is paid to the role of the monastery in the development of Russian culture, in particular, books and education, as well as detection in the monastery of the monument of Russian literature in the the XII century - The Tale of Igor's Campaign

The preparation of new materials continues.