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The official website of the National Library of Karelia is a visiting card of the library and a story about its activity. The site is a single access point to electronic resources and online services.
Mission of the National Library
The National Library of the Republic of Karelia is a place for reading, communication, creativity and new ideas. The National Library is an institution which fulfils different functions in the field of information activity, preservation of traditions, education and intellectual leisure. We aim at becoming an open social center for the local community.
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The National Library of Karelia opened an exhibition dedicated to the reformist ruler Peter the Great. The exhibition tells about the history of the creation of the Russian fleet, the great victories of Russian arms, the construction of new cities, as well as the monetary reform and educational reform of the 18th century.
Educational program Journey to the Fairytale Land of Kalevala
On July 18, participants in the creative program Journey to the Fairytale Land of Kalevala as part of the project Summer with the National Library met the heroes of the Kalevala epic poem.
The Finno-Ugric Libraries of Russia project to develop and promote interregional connections
For many years, the National Library of Karelia has been building and maintaining the bilingual portal Finno-Ugric Libraries of Russia, the decision to create which was made by the heads of Finno-Ugric libraries during personal interaction back in 2003.
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