Penza schoolchildren explored the Presidential Library’s collection about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

Specialists of the Penza Regional Centre of the Presidential Library based on the Lermontov Penza Regional Library hosted a practice-oriented lesson for the students of the Penza School № 49. The event was timed to coincide with the 165th anniversary of the founder of theoretical cosmonautics Konstantin Tsiolkovsky.

The childhood of the self-taught scientist, who predicted the cosmic future of mankind, was discussed within the framework of the event. Children learned about Konstantin Eduardovich’s ideas, including the creation of hovercraft trains, space elevators and orbital stations, as well as the invention of a wind tunnel and models of metal airships.

Students explored the Presidential Library’s collection that features publications about the life and career of the “grandfather of cosmonautics”, his works on the theory of air and star navigation, rocket science, astronomy, physics, biology, as well as philosophical and sci-fi works.

Participants also were invited to take an online-test, the tasks of which were associated with searching information about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky on the portals of electronic libraries and virtual museums.

In continuation of the topic of space, a book exhibition dedicated to Konstantin Tsiolkovsky and a photo exhibition of the famous cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev where shown to the children.

The Presidential Library’s portal also features the collection Penza Region: Pages of History. It includes archival documents, essays, studies and statistical materials that reveal various aspects of the region’s development in the XVIII-XX centuries.