30.11.2023Cooperation Agreement between the National Library of the Russia and the Library of the Serbian PatriarchateOn November 24 in the Main Building of the National Library of Russia the signing of a cooperation agreement between the National Library of Russia and the Library of the Serbian Patriarchate took place.
21.11.2023Petrine Archive of VoltaireThe National Library of Russia presents the online resource Petrine Archive of Voltaire which showcases materials from the Voltaire Library. The Voltaire Library preserves five volumes of documents that Voltaire used when working on The History of the Russian Empire under Peter the Great (Histoire de l’empire de Russie, t. 1–2, Genève, 1759–1763). These documents are translations into French of historical sources about the activities and personality of Peter the Great. The online project continues our programme to make our important manuscripts freely available to anyone with an internet.
06.11.2023The International seminar "Personalities in the Library"On October 30 the St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture hosted an international seminar "Personality in the Library" organized by the National Library of Russia.
30.10.2023The international conference "Russian Language - the Basis of Integration Dialogue in the CIS Region"On October 26-27 the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States (IPA CIS) hosted the international conference "Russian Language – the Basis of Integration Dialogue in the CIS Region".
25.10.2023Early Examples of Soviet Industrial GraphicsOn display is an Interesting selection of soap wrappers from the collection of the National Library of Russia. The exhibition features the beautiful examples of Soviet industrial graphics dating back to 1921-34.
13.10.2023For technical reasons, a range of items are temporarily unavailable to visitorsFor technical reasons, some items from the Newspaper Collection and the Printed Music and Recorded Sound Collection are temporarily unavailable to visitors in the Building on the Fontanka Embankment (at the address lit. A, house 36, Fontanka River Emb. , St. Petersburg), from February 3, 2023.
10.10.2023International Online Seminar "Guided Tours in Libraries"On September 27 the National Library of Russia hosted the International Online Seminar "Guided Tours in Libraries".
04.10.2023Academician-Arabist Ignaty Krachkovsky: his Collection of Oriental ManuscriptsAcademician Ignaty Krachkovsky is the founder of the national Arabic school. His collection of Oriental manuscripts was donated to the library by his widow Vera Alexandrovna. The content of the collection reflects the collector's interests: Arabic literature, especially poetry, forms a significant part of it.
30.09.2023Director General of the NLR participated in the conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the National Library of AzerbaijanFrom September 20 to 22, Baku hosted the International Scientific and Practical Conference "National Libraries - Keepers of the Spiritual Wealth of Nations" dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the M.F. Akhundov National Library of Azerbaijan.
10.09.2023Delegation from Brazil at the National Library of RussiaOn September 1, an official delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the Federative Republic of Brazil visited the National Library of Russia.
07.09.2023Petersburg Cuisine in the 19th-21st Century Сoronation and Solemn Menus of Lunches and DinnersDear friends. We invite you to visit a virtual exhibition dedicated to St. Petersburg cuisine. The exhibition presents coronation menus, menus for gala lunches and dinners, as well as individual dish recipes.
10.08.2023Festival of Libraries in New DelhiOn August 5-6, New Delhi hosted the G20 Festival of Libraries organized by the Ministry of Culture of India. It brought together experts from different countries and featured discussions on the modernization and digital transformation of libraries, as well as on library-oriented policies.
01.08.2023Library Telebridge: Russia - UgandaDuring the second Russia-Africa Summit (27-28 July, St. Petersburg) the National Library of Russia organised a "Library Telebridge: Russia - Uganda", which was attended by representatives of the National Library of Uganda.
30.07.2023Delegation of the National Library of China visited the National Library of RussiaOn July 26, a delegation from the National Library of China visited the National Library of Russia.
10.07.2023International Online Seminar "Libraries and Indigenous Peoples"The National Library of Russia invites you to join the live stream of the International Online Seminar "Libraries and Indigenous Peoples" which will be broadcast on July 19, 2023, 15:00 (GMT+3).
01.07.2023XVI International Conference "Central Asia - 2023" in BukharaOn May 23 in Bukhara Library and Information Center (Uzbekistan) was held a press conference dedicated to the XVI International Conference "Central Asia - 2023: Internet and Information and Library Resources in Science, Education, Culture and Business".
30.06.2023Journey to St. Petersburg of the 19th and Early 20th CenturyThe National Library of Russia invites you to a virtual journey to Saint Petersbug of the 19th and early 20th century. You can get there through the "color photographs" by the Photoglob Company! The photochromes show the central streets and squares, famous architectural sights. For example, you can see Palace Square with the Alexander Column and Nevsky Prospect. The statue of Emperor Peter the Great on Senate Square, the Kazan Cathedral and St. Isaac's Cathedral.
29.06.2023Exhibition to the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey in the New Building of the National Library of RussiaAn exhibition "Turkey, Сlose and Far" dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey opened in the New Building of the National Library of Russia.
28.06.2023Library Telebridge: Russia - MongoliaOn June, 23 "Library Telebridge: Russia - Mongolia" took place in the course of which the representatives of the National Library of Russia and the National Library of Mongolia exchanged their professional experience and discussed the prospects of cooperation.
28.06.202310th Forum of Regions of Russia and BelarusOn June 26-28, Ufa hosted 10th Forum of Russian and Belarusian Regions. The main theme of the event is: "10th anniversary of the Forum of Regions of Russia and Belarus: results and prospects".