On November 4, Russians celebrate the Day national unity. In the libraries of the Pskov region, on the eve of the memorable Day, book and virtual exhibitions are held,conversations, creativemeetings,lectures by historians.

December 16, 2004 The State Duma Russian Federation adopted amendments to the federal law"About the days military glory (victorious days) Russia". One of them concerned the introduction of a new holiday - National Unity Day. November 4, which was first celebrated in 2005, was declared a holiday. It was on these days, November 1–5 (October 22–26), 1612, that the important events for the Russian people - the united people's militia led by Kozma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky liberated Moscow from foreign Polish invaders.

"Great are you, our Russian people!

When you save your homeland -

You are a hero, from all worries

You are freeing yourself for her!”

From a poem by V. Chufarin
"Minin and Pozharsky", 1897

The website of the Centralized Library System of Pskov presents Virtual exhibition "Victory that preserved Holy Rus'", dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the feat of the People's Militia under the leadership of Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky.

On the Presidential Library portal new materials have been posted: “The unparalleled feats of the Russian people during the Time of Troubles are presented on the portal of the Presidential Library.” You can read about the feat of Kozma Minin and the courage of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky in the book by E. F. Volkova “Kozma Minin and Prince D. Pozharsky” (the publication is available to everyone on the portal Presidential Library) And in rare book by Sergei Izvolsky “Citizen Minin and Prince Pozharsky, liberators of Moscow and the Fatherland in 1612”

1867. Local History Library named after. I.I. Vasileva Central Banking Service of Pskov invites you on November 3 at 16.00 to an event within the framework of National Unity Day (Pskov, Oktyabrsky Prospekt, 19 “a”). In a programme: "Moscow, November 1612": speech by local historian Mikhail Ivanovich Zuev; "The First Russian Troubles": viewing documentary film from the series of television programs “Historical Environment”; “November 4 – National Unity Day”:

The Gdov regional library offers a virtual exhibition “I can’t imagine myself without Russia”, dedicated to the work of S.I. Kashirin, Honorary Citizen of the city of Gdov, member of the Union of Writers of Russia. All libraries in the Pskov region have thematic book exhibitions dedicated to the history of the Russian state and the DAY OF NATIONAL UNITY.

In Opochetskaya district library For readers of the adult subscription, an exhibition was organized - information “Our strength is in unity.” The exhibition presents books reflecting the history of Russia during the Time of Troubles at the beginning of the 17th century."

National Unity Day in Russia is a public holiday that is historically associated with distant events of the early 17th century, when on November 4, 1612, the people's militia under the leadership of Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky liberated Moscow from Polish invaders, demonstrating an example of heroism and unity of the entire people regardless of origin, religion and position in society.

Among the events that are taking place in preparation for the celebration of National Unity Day, the information and bibliographic department (head. Pashkina L. S.) of the Kstovo Central Library them. A. S. Pushkin prepared a book exhibition “November 4 – Day of National Unity”. The exhibition is addressed to everyone who is interested in the history of the Russian state.

The exhibition includes publications from the library's collection:

• book by A. N. Sokolov “The Minin Family and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky”;
• historical novel Kostyleva V.I. “Kuzma Minin”;
• Ruslan Skrynnikov’s book “Minin and Pozharsky. Chronicle of the Time of Troubles" (series of biographies "Life of Remarkable People");
• book by Khramtsovsky N.I. “ Brief essay stories and description Nizhny Novgorod» - unique monument Nizhny Novgorod local history;
• textbook “History of Russia” (edited by M. N. Zuev and A. A. Chernobaev);
• encyclopedia “Holidays of the Peoples of Russia”;
• “Minin Readings”;
• catalog of the book exhibition “Nizhny Novgorod feat. Books about the Time of Troubles early XVII century and the Nizhny Novgorod militia of 1611-1612. (from the collection of the Nizhny Novgorod State Regional Universal Scientific Library named after V. I. Lenin);
• methodological materials to help the spiritual and moral education of children and adolescents L. V. Suskina, E. A. Martynenko “Great Citizens” great Russia. Dedicated to the Nizhny Novgorod militia (1611-1612)”;
• local history almanac “Fatherland”;
• articles from Literaturnaya Gazeta about the Russian nation;
• booklets of the information and bibliographic department, issued for the holiday “Day of National Unity”.

Azov village library

On the occasion of National Unity Day, the Azov village library hosted an hour of history “There is strength in unity.”

About the historical events of 1612, in memory of which the Day of National Unity was established, about its significance in strengthening Russian state said the librarian of the village library Tatyana Nikolaevna Pokotilo. ABOUT spiritual meaning Orthodox holiday of the Kazan Icon Mother of God those present learned from the librarian's message reading room Danilenko Svetlana Vasilievna. Poems dedicated to significant date, read by high school students Pavel Krasavin, Ramazan Saledinov and Alexey Gumin. All those present recalled proverbs about the Motherland.

A thematic shelf “Unity binds hearts forever” was prepared for the event, where literature on the topic was displayed.

Near City Library

On November 3, in the Nizhny Novgorod Rural Library for readers in grades 2-5, an educational hour “The Power of the Russian Eagle” was held dedicated to the holiday of National Unity Day. Makarova's librarian Elena Vladimirova told the children about the history of the holiday and the history of Russia, the Time of Troubles, the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders, and the role of Minin and Pozharsky in the unification of the country. The children listened to the librarian with interest, and then took part in a quiz about Russian national holidays. The most active participants in the quiz were Dasha Yudicheva and Alena Zhigalova.

Krymkovskaya library

On the eve of the National Unity Day holiday on November 2, in the Krymkovo rural library, a oral journal"Prosperity in Unity."

Librarian Boychuk Larisa Valentinovna told students about heroic pages our story, the story was accompanied electronic presentation"We are one". The children peered at the expressive slides with great interest; pictures of history flashed on the screen. ancient Rus', portraits of great heroes - Minin and Pozharsky, Alexander Nevsky and other national heroes of Russia. 5th grade students and event presenters Kenzhieva Medine, Nezdelskaya Katya and Temnaya Arina read poems: Natalia Maidanik dedicated to National Unity Day.

A book and illustrated exhibition “Unity Forever” was prepared for the event.

Lugansk library

As part of the celebration of National Unity Day, on November 4, a patriotic evening “Unity of Diverse” was held in the village of Lugansk. Before the start of the concert, the Chairman of the Village Council, Asie Ametovna Ametova, spoke with congratulations and presented the young artists with a large and delicious cake for their bright talents.

The head of the Lugansk library, Pavitskaya Svetlana Stepanovna, told the audience about the history of the holiday, and the children theater studio“Origins” Nastya Nevoit read the poem “The Motherland is One”, and Daniil Beletsky read the poem “Unity”. Throughout the concert they sounded modern songs about the Motherland, friendship and love in performance; Mishchuk Kostya “I love you” vocal group“Freckles” “Rosinochka - Russia”, Diana Avdoyan’s “Palms”, Mavila Ablaeva’s “Sister Nastenka”, and the Crimean Tatar dance “Haitarma” performed by Lily Usmanova and Linara Ablaeva, the audience greeted with thunderous applause. The concert ended with the patriotic song “My Russia” performed by Regina Abdulgafarova.

May Library

The May Rural Library, together with the House of Culture, held a festive concert entitled “We are United!”, dedicated to the Day of National Unity.

Presenter festive concert there was a rural librarian Yu.N. Mikolaichuk, she spoke about the history of this holiday. The event was attended by vocal and dance group s village Mayskoye. During the festive concert there were many wonderful songs About Russia. Members of the circus group "Rainbow" presented the guests with their wonderful numbers, and the dance group "Radost" presented the dance "Friendship", which symbolized the unity of the peoples of Russia.

Novokrymskaya library

On the eve of National Unity Day, the head of the Novokrymsk rural library, Elena Grigorievna Nimchuk, held an oral journal “There will never be troubles in Russia” at a day-care rehabilitation center for the disabled and elderly. Those present took an excursion into the historical past of Rus', became acquainted with the events of 400 years ago, which gave rise to the birth of the holiday of national unity. Elena Grigorievna said that it was on November 4, 1612 that two Russian heroes - Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky expelled the Polish invaders from the Moscow Kremlin, thereby putting an end to the thirty-year period that historians call the Time of Troubles.

Pobednenskaya Library

Hour of patriotic education “Only those who honor their history are worthy of respect”, for students primary classes, dedicated to the Day of National Unity, was held in the Pobednenskaya Library. The head of the Pobednenskaya library, Tatyana Borisovna Kareeva, prepared an interesting story for the children about the history of the holiday. The guys learned that this is a very young holiday. But this is not a newly invented, but a restored holiday. It has a very ancient history.

Our country is multinational, more than 180 nationalities live in Russia and each has its own customs, fairy tales and songs. But we all have one big, united Motherland, Russia! The guys reflected this in their drawings, which they submitted to the competition “I live here and this region is dear to me.” The winners were Arsen Apashukov, Vera Danilchenko, Karina Tsalko, Nastya Romashina, Masha Molodetskaya. All winners received albums, pencils and books as gifts. For the event in the library it was decorated book exhibition"Concord today - peace forever."

Chaykin Library

“There’s a reason for it, mighty Rus',

To love you, to call you mother,

Stand up for your honor against your enemy,

I have to lay down my head for you in need!”

I. Nikitin

Since 2005, on November 4, we have been celebrating our youngest national holiday - National Unity Day. The holiday is intended to remind us that we, Russians, belonging to different social groups, nationalities and religions - one people with a common historical destiny and a common future.

As part of the celebration of National Unity Day on November 3, a historical hour“Great Date of Russia” dedicated to National Unity Day. Librarian Natalya Igorevna Chernyaeva spoke about the history of the holiday, its historical and political significance. A book exhibition was prepared for library readers: “The future of Russia lies in the unity of the people.”

Yarkovskaya library

“On Unity Day we will be close,

We'll be together forever

All nationalities of Russia

In distant villages and cities!”

This quatrain began an hour of historical events in the Yarkovsky library, which was prepared for students in grades 10-11 by the village librarian Tatyana Gennadievna Shcherbanyuk. On November 4, all of Russia celebrates National Unity Day. This day occupies a special place among public holidays modern Russia. It is connected with the events of 1612 - the feat of our ancestors, who rallied in the name of freedom and independence of the Motherland. Tatyana Gennadievna told the schoolchildren about Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, that under their leadership the Moscow Kremlin was finally liberated from the Polish invaders, that this day is the day of uniting the past, present and future, uniting all the people of our huge country in love. to a friend, to your land, to Russia.

The younger generation is obliged to remember events of this magnitude, and this memory should under no circumstances be lost by descendants. In this memory we draw strength to overcome difficulties, in this memory we are a united and invincible Russian people.

Yasnaya Polyana Library

In the Yasnaya Polyana rural library, an hour of history “In unity is our strength” was held for students in grades 7-8. Rural librarian Natalya Lyubomirovna Pulyaeva noted that the history of our country is rich in examples when it was the unity of the entire multinational people in the name of the good and prosperity of Russia that opened the way to strengthening the state. The children got acquainted with historical books and articles that reflected the era of troubled times. At the end of the event, students were asked to answer the questions: “What does the National Unity Day holiday call us to?”, “Why should we be united?” The most active ones received incentive prizes.

For the Day of National Unity, Central Library named after. A.S. Pushkin and the libraries of the Centralized Library System of the city of Chelyabinsk invite you to get acquainted with book exhibitions, attend educational and patriotic hours dedicated to this historical event.

Historically, the holiday National Unity Day is associated with the end of the Time of Troubles in Rus' - the period that began after the death of Tsar Ivan IV (the Terrible) and until 1613, when the first of the Romanov dynasty ascended to the Russian throne.

This period of our history is widely reflected in the works of writers.

So, V.I. Kostylev in his book “Kuzma Minin” talks about the glorious and difficult times in Rus', about the heroic struggle of the people for their independence. Irina Izmailova in her work 1612. “Get up, Russian people!” tells about the struggle of the Russian people against foreign invaders.

An interesting historical novel by Boris Tumasov “False Dmitry II”, which continues the story of turbulent events The Time of Troubles, in the center of which is the impostor False Dmitry, also known as the “Tushinsky thief”.

You can get acquainted with these and other works telling about the terrible events of the Time of Troubles at the exhibition “Day of National Unity” in the Subscription Department fiction Central Library named after. A.S. Pushkin at the address: Chelyabinsk, st. Communes, 69. Book exhibitions “Unity in the Name of Russia” and “Remembering the Past” are on display in libraries No. 17, 23 “Meridian” and No. 31.

Nov. 1 in the Central Library. A.S. Pushkin within the framework of the All-Russian civil-patriotic action “We are citizens of Russia!” took place ceremonial presentation passports for young citizens of the Russian Federation who have reached the age of fourteen, dedicated to the holiday - National Unity Day.

Schoolchildren were traditionally congratulated by the head Central region of the city of Chelyabinsk Viktor Aleksandrovich Ereklintsev and the head of the department for migration issues of the police department “Central” of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Chelyabinsk Natalya Lvovna Selivanova. The guys received their first passport and memorable gifts.

The chairman of the Youth Election Commission of the Central District, Vsevolod Ganin, was among the guests at the meeting. He wished all young citizens to become active members of society and spoke about the work of the youth youth system election commissions in the region.

Employees of the reference and information department prepared an illustrative exhibition about the history of Russian passport“The main document in a person’s life”, presentation about the holiday “National Unity Day”.

During the excursion, the children and their parents got acquainted with the work of departments, events and services of the Central Library named after. A.S. Pushkin, celebrating her 100th anniversary in 2017.

On the occasion of National Unity Day, employees of the local history department of the Central Library named after. A.S. Pushkin for students preparatory group kindergarten No. 97 of Chelyabinsk held a local history lesson “Day of the People of Unity: the peoples of the Southern Urals.”

The children were told about the history of the creation of this national holiday, its historical roots, why National Unity Day is so important for Russia, what is inherent in this holiday deep meaning. We talked about the meaning of such concepts as “unity”, “national unity”, “Motherland”, “ small Motherland", "Fatherland", etc.

The guys watched a presentation of episodes from life Russian society in those distant tragic years, we listened interesting stories about the people who saved the country from enslavement by the Polish-Swedish invaders.

Library staff told the children about different nationalities, living on Southern Urals, about their culture, traditions, ornaments, national costumes, traditional cuisine, holidays. At the end of the lesson, children and adults played Russian folk games.

On November 1, the children from kindergarten No. 370 came to Library No. 14 named after. N.V. Gogol for the patriotic hour “Unity Day”. Together with fairy-tale puppet characters - Alena and Kozma - the children made a fascinating journey through Great Rus'. The pages of the history of our country came to life before them: the difficult Time of Troubles for the Russian people, the heroes of the people's militia Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, the feat of Ivan Susanin, the partisans of the War of 1812, the militia of 1941 of the Great Patriotic War.

The guys listened to Alena and Kozma with great interest, got acquainted with books about the exploits of the Russian people, and answered questions: what is unity, who are patriots? And to the question: “What unites people and nations?”, they answered correctly: “Friendship!” Because it is very important that every child understands and remembers that Russia is strong only when it is united.

On the eve of National Unity Day in library no. 1 There was a historical and thematic day “Rus, even in evil hard times, managed to preserve its essence!”, dedicated to the difficult days of the troubled times of Rus' in the 17th century and the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders by the people’s militia led by Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky. Throughout the day, readers got acquainted with the books of the authors: V. Kozlyakov “The Troubles in Russia in the 17th century”, R. Skrynnikov “Boris Godunov”, “Time of Troubles”, L. Morozov “The Troubles: its heroes, participants, victims”, “ Stories by national history”, A. Ishimov “History of Russia”, presented at the exhibition “Russia. Homeland. Unity”, watched fragments from the film “Minin and Pozharsky”. Librarians and readers read poems dedicated to this day: G. Malinovsky “Those words were spoken by Minin Kuzma”, O. Emelyanova “Day of National Unity”, N. Maidanik “Unity forever”, “Day of National Unity”, N. Konchalovskaya “Will not forget” our people, the valor of the Russian governors" and other poets. Participation in the “National Unity Day” quiz was encouraged with prizes and postcards with short poems of congratulations with the logo of the holiday “We are Russians. There is strength in unity."

On the eve of the celebration of National Unity Day, the libraries of the Centralized City Library System held events dedicated to this relatively young holiday, which has been celebrated since 2005, but has its roots deep in the past of Russia.

For example, in the branch library No. 1 (Dzerzhinsky St., 44), an hour of history dedicated to National Unity Day was held for 7th grade students of secondary school No. 64. The librarians told young readers about the events of 1612, when the people's militia led by Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky liberated Moscow from Polish invaders, demonstrating the heroism and unity of the entire people. Open View literature “For the Glory of the Fatherland” and a presentation on the topic complemented the librarians’ story and visually introduced young readers to the feat and unity of the multinational Russian people.

An educational and patriotic hour “Living in peace with each other” was held at the library branch No. 16 (43 Khibinskaya St.). The media presentation “From Rus' to Russia” was presented to the attention of 8th grade students of secondary school No. 9, with the help of which librarians told young readers about the history of the holiday. The guys showed their erudition and high knowledge of history by answering the questions of the quiz “Through the Pages of History.” Also, the participants of the event recited poems on the theme “We are united by one spirit.” Special attention The children were attracted by the exhibition - the statement “Our people are proud of their unity,” at which publications were presented that revealed the theme of the history of our Motherland and the unity of peoples.

In the library-branch No. 17 (Yablochkova St., 17), together with Children's Art School No. 11, as part of the information and aesthetic project “Journey to the Beautiful” (“Meetings with Art”), the Patriot Hour “Through the Book to Peace and Harmony” was held dedicated Day of National Unity. Participants in the event were students of grades 4-5 from MBUDO DSHI No. 11 and MBOU Secondary School No. 36. Young readers plunged into historical events four hundred years ago during the time of Minin and Pozharsky, we learned about them as legendary people Russian history. The boys answered the questions with interest. literary quiz, as well as riddles and proverbs about friendship and culture of the peoples of Russia. The following were presented to the attention of those gathered: a book exhibition of historical, journalistic, and fiction literature, an exhibition of works by students of the art department of Children's Art School No. 11, dedicated to the Day of National Unity.

In the Central City Library (Shaumyan St., 87) there is a book and illustrative exhibition “The strength of the country is in the unity of the people” for the Day of National Unity, which presents the books: V. I. Kostylev “Minin and Pozharsky”, A. Sokolov “Proponent of the Russian powers in " Time of Troubles”, S. P. Alekseeva “On Russian Valor and Glory”, etc.