The scientific seminar dedicated to the memory
of Ivan Pavlovsky, the founder of the Poltava Battle Museum has taken place in
Poltava. Many local historians including museums’ research workers were among
those who honored
the seminar with their presence. The theme of the Seminar was "The celebration of the 200th anniversary (1909) and
the 300th anniversary (2009) of the Battle of Poltava." The participants got a
opportunity to become familiar with a few unique documents dated after early 20th
century that shed light on the preparation and celebration of the 200th
anniversary of the Battle of Poltava. The emperor Nikolaj II and his whole
court arrived to Poltava soon after the official visit to Stockholm and this
fact is predetermined additional security measures have been taken to enhance
the safety of all participants of the celebration. As is generally known, this
visit of the Russian Emperor to Stockholm was darkened by the attempt of the
assassination of Nikolaj II that took place in Kungsträdgården on June 26, 1909.
