Popularization of Russian Culture and Development of Librarianship: To the 200th Anniversary of Vladimir Vasilyevich Stasov

The activity of the outstanding Russian art and music critic V.V. Stasov (1824—1906) is considered. In 2024 the 200th anniversary of his birth is celebrated. V.V. Stasov was closely connected with the “Mighty Handful” group of composers (he helped to create subjects for operas) and members of the Association of Travelling Art Exhibitions (he selected material for paintings). V.V. Stasov promoted the achievements of Russian art in our country and abroad. Having given more than 50 years of his life to service in the Imperial Public Library, V.V. Stasov made an invaluable contribution to its development: during the years of his work the volume of collections of the art department of the library, which was headed by the scientist in 1872—1906, increased by one third, a unique collection of engraved portraits of Peter the Great was formed, a clear system of catalogues was established, etc.

V.V. Stasov was always an active defender of the interests of the Imperial Public Library, striving to do everything in his power to improve the service to readers and the system of placing the collections.

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