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Presidential Library marks 255th anniversary of Ivan Krusenstern

8 November 2025

November 8 (19 according to the new calendar) 2025 marks the 255th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Fyodorovich Krusenstern (1770–1846), an outstanding navigator, prominent figure in the Russian navy, admiral, leader of the first Russian circumnavigation expedition of 1803–1806, and director of the Naval Cadet Corps.

Exhibition dedicated to Russian history opened at Reserve Centre of Presidential Library

7 November 2025

On 7 November 2025, an exhibition entitled "Heroes of the Fatherland in the Historical Paintings of V. V. Matorin" opened at the Reserve Centre of the Presidential Library in Moscow (4 Slavyanskaya Square, Building 1). The event was timed to coincide with two Russian public holidays: National Unity Day on 4 November and Heroes of the Fatherland Day on 9 December.

Presidential Library's Projects marks October Revolution of 1917

7 November 2025

On 7 November (25 October) 1917, the revolutionary events culminated in the overthrow of the Provisional Government and the Bolsheviks' rise to power. A new stage in Russian history began. Although according to the old Julian calendar the revolution took place in October 1917, and the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Russia in February 1918, the name of the revolution remained the same – the October Revolution.

Art exhibition at Reserve Centre of Presidential Library dedicated to history of Russia

6 November 2025

On 7 November 2025 at 16:00, the Reserve Centre of the Presidential Library in Moscow (4 Slavyanskaya Square, Building 1) will host the opening of the exhibition "Heroes of the Fatherland in the Historical Paintings of V. V. Matorin". The event is timed to coincide with two Russian public holidays: National Unity Day on 4 November and Heroes of the Fatherland Day on 9 December.

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