Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, Moscow

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The Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, abbreviated GPNTB is a national library for engineering, science, and technology in Moscow, Russia. It was founded in 1958 on the basis of the State Science Library of the Ministry of Higher Education of the Soviet Union. It is located in Kharoshevskiy district of Moscow. ()

Local name: Государственная публичная научно-техническая библиотека Established: 1958 (66 years ago)Coordinates: 55°45'42"N, 37°37'16"E

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Kuznetsky Most 12Центральный административный ок (Мещанский)Moscow 123436 Russia

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+7 495 698-93-05

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Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kuznetsky Most, Stoleshnikov Lane, Tretyakovsky Proyezd, Bolshoi Theatre.

~220 ftNE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Kuznetsky Most, Moscow
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Kuznetsky Most is not just a bustling thoroughfare but also one of the city's premier shopping districts. This iconic street, whose name translates to "Blacksmith's Bridge," has undergone a transformation from a historic passage to a...
~1950 ftW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Stoleshnikov Lane, Moscow
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Stoleshnikov Lane stands as a prestigious shopping district, exuding luxury and exclusivity. This pedestrian thoroughfare, with its historic charm and modern allure, is a magnet for fashion enthusiasts and discerning shoppers from around...
~1190 ftSE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Tretyakovsky Proyezd, Moscow
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Tretyakovsky Proyezd is a prestigious shopping district that epitomizes luxury and exclusivity. This opulent passage, situated a stone's throw from the Kremlin and Red Square, is akin to a fashion runway, lined with the boutiques of the...
~750 ftSW
Iconic home of Russian ballet and opera
Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
4 min walk • The Bolshoi Theatre stands as an architectural and cultural icon in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This historic venue, renowned for its opulent design and world-class performances, has been a cornerstone of Russian fine arts since its inauguration in 1825.
~950 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Central Children's Store on Lubyanka, Moscow
5 min walk • The Central Children's Store on Lubyanka is a historic and iconic shopping destination in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This monumental building, which opened its doors in 1957, was designed to be the largest children's store in the USSR.
~520 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Petrovsky Passage, Moscow
3 min walk • Petrovsky Passage is an elite department store opened on Petrovka Street in downtown Moscow in 1906. The engineer Vladimir Shukhov, also responsible for the GUM and the Shabolovka tower, designed a covered arcade with two wide three-storey galleries covered with high-pitched semi-cylindrical glass vaulting.
~1510 ftE
Museum
Lubyanka Building, Moscow
8 min walk • Lubyanka is the popular name for the headquarters of the FSB and affiliated prison on Lubyanka Square in Meshchansky District of Moscow, Russia. It is a large Neo-Baroque building with a facade of yellow brick designed by Alexander V. Ivanov in 1897 and augmented by Aleksey Shchusev from 1940 to 1947.
~1150 ftS
Square
Theatre Square, Moscow
6 min walk • Theatre Square or Teatralnaya Square, known as Sverdlov Square between 1919 and 1991, is a city square in the Tverskoy District of central Moscow, Russia. It is at the junction of Kuznetsky Bridge Street, Petrovka Street, and Theatre Drive.
~1400 ftSE
Square, Civic center, Historical place
Lubyanka Square, Moscow
7 min walk • Lubyanskaya Square, or simply Lubyanka in Moscow lies about 900 metres north-east of Red Square. History first records its name in 1480, when Grand Prince Ivan III of Moscow, who had conquered Novgorod in 1471, settled many Novgorodians in the area.
~20 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, Moscow
1 min walk • The Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines is a private historical interactive museum that keeps a collection of arcade machines that were produced in the USSR from the mid-1970s. April 13, 2007 is considered to be the foundation day of the museum.
~1510 ftSE
55°45'29"N • 37°37'28"E
Nikolskaya Plaza, Moscow
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Business center

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology open?

Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology is open:

Monday 9 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 7 pm
Sunday 9 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, Moscow (1 min walk), Kuznetsky Most, Moscow (2 min walk), Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School, Moscow (3 min walk), Moscow Architectural Institute, Moscow (3 min walk).

How to get to Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology by public transport?

The nearest stations to Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology:

Bus

Кузнецкий Мост • Lines: 38 (2 min walk)
Столешников переулок • Lines: 38 (4 min walk)

Metro

Kuznetsky Most (6 min walk)
Lubyanka (8 min walk)

Tram

Метро Чистые пруды • Lines: 3, 39, А (19 min walk)
Большой Харитоньевский переулок • Lines: 3, 39, А (21 min walk)