Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

Name: Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Address: Birzhevaya Liniya 1, Saint Petersburg, 199034, Russia
Telephone: +7 812 328-35-92

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The Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences is a large state-owned Russian library based in Saint Petersburg on Vasilievsky Island and open to employees of institutions of the Russian Academy of Sciences and scholars with higher education. It is a part of the academy and includes, besides the central collection, the library collections housed by specialized academic institutions in Saint Petersburg and other cities. ()

Local name: Библиотека Российской академии наук Established: 1714 (310 years ago)Coordinates: 59°56'39"N, 30°17'48"E

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Birzhevaya Liniya 1Василеостровский район (№7)Saint Petersburg 199034 Russia

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+7 812 328-35-92

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Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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Monuments and statues, Sculpture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences?

Nearby attractions include Military Logistics Academy, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Pushkin House, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Twelve Collegia, Saint Petersburg (6 min walk).

How to get to Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences by public transport?

The nearest stations to Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences:

Trolleybus

Большой проспект В.О. • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (8 min walk)
Университет • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (9 min walk)

Bus

Большой проспект В.О. • Lines: 10, 191, 24, 47, 6, 7 (8 min walk)
Университет • Lines: 10, 191, 24, 47, 7 (9 min walk)

Tram

1-я и Кадетская линии В.О. • Lines: 40, 6 (11 min walk)
Средний проспект В.О. • Lines: 40, 6 (11 min walk)

Metro

Спортивная • Lines: 5 (13 min walk)
Василеостровская • Lines: 3 (19 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (16 min walk)