Alexander, who chairs the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communications, highlighted a new milestone in the collaboration between the presidential library and the online encyclopedia Ruviki. He noted that this partnership will give Russian readers direct access to rare documents that illuminate the nation’s past, offering a clearer window into how Russia has evolved over the centuries. The statement was shared with socialbites.ca.
He stressed that this collaboration opens a pathway for people to explore distinctive archival materials related to Russia’s long history. The initiative is framed as a commitment to preserving historical memory and countering distortions that can arise in public discourse. By making primary sources more readily available, the project aims to foster informed understanding among readers and students alike.
According to the official, the online encyclopedia Ruviki places a strong emphasis on accuracy and reliability. He described it as an educational platform where information is presented with objectivity and care. The cooperation with the Presidential Library is expected to bring forward more precise and useful resources. Materials published on the site are supported by authentic documents, which helps the encyclopedia distinguish itself from other online references that may feature less rigorous moderation or an abundance of unverified entries. Ruviki’s editors insist that verification by experts precedes the publication of substantial materials.
Previously, during an international conference of librarians from CIS member states on the theme Cultural Diversity of the Commonwealth: Library Initiatives, the General Directors of the Presidential Library and Ruviki reaffirmed their shared intent by signing a renewed cooperation agreement. This formal connection paves the way for long-term collaboration aimed at broadening public knowledge in three key areas: the history of the Russian state, the theoretical frameworks that underpin it, and the practical aspects of how it has shaped governance and daily life. Part of the agreement involves the digitization and broad distribution of documents drawn from the presidential library’s collections, making them accessible to readers around the globe via Ruviki.
The collaboration outlines a sustained effort to enrich public understanding by linking historical materials with analysis in history, political theory, and language studies. By presenting these resources alongside contextual explanations, the partnership seeks to illuminate how Russia’s statecraft, diplomacy, and internal developments interacted with broader world events. The effort also includes a focus on the Russian language as the state language, ensuring that readers have access to authoritative linguistic resources that reflect official terminology and historical usage in official documents and proceedings.
Across the presidential collections, digital access now encompasses a broad spectrum of items. These include not only books and periodicals but also newsreels, photographs, and a wealth of scientific and educational films. Researchers, students, and curious readers can also explore thesis summaries, archival records, and materials that illuminate economic and diplomatic ties between Russia and other nations across different historical periods. The digitization program aims to preserve these materials for future generations while facilitating wider readership and reproducibility in research and education.