The National Library of Russia in St Petersburg, was founded in 1795, it's one of the largest libraries not only in Russia but also in the world. The Library possesses a exceptionally rich collection of incunabula (over 6,000 items) and rare books (over 800,000 items), including early Russian printed books, the greatest collection of Peter the Great era books, the remarkable collections of books produced by Elseviers, Aldus Manutius, and their heirs. Now the National Library of Russia houses 35 718 000 items.
Main Building Address The National Library of Russia, 1/3, Ostrovsky Square, St.Petersburg Reading Rooms Universal, Foreign Books, Russian Books, Russian Periodicals, Maps, Manuscripts, Prints, Rare Books, Library Science, Computer Center : Tel: (812) 310-71-37 View Larger Map
Krylov House Address The National Library of Russia, 20, Sadovaya, St.Petersburg Rooms Information Service, Bookshop : Tel: +7(812) 310-71-37 View Larger Map
New Building Address The National Library of Russia, 165/2, Moskovsky Prospekt, St.Petersburg reading Rooms Social Sciences & Economics, Humanities & Art, Medicine & Biology, Science & Technology, Foreign Books, Russian Books, Russian Periodicals, Foreign Periodicals, National Literature's, Micro forms, Standards & Specifications, Non-literary Collection, Computer Center Tel: +7(812) 118-85-28 View Larger Map
Building on the Fontanka Embankment Address The National Library of Russia, 36, the Fontanka Embankment, St.Petersburg Reading Rooms Newspapers, Printed Music & Recorded Sound, Junior, Listening & Viewing Service : Tel:+7(812) 272-39-02, +7(812) 272-47-41 View Larger Map
Building in Liteyny Prospect Address The National Library of Russia, 49, Liteyny Prospect, St.Petersburg Reading Rooms Asian & African Collection : Tel: +7(812) 272-57-76 View Larger Map
Plekhanov House Address The National Library of Russia, 1/33, 4th Krasnoarmeyskaya St, St.Petersburg - Map Reading Rooms "Plekhanov House" Manuscript Sector : Tel +7(812) 316-74-11 View Larger Map
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