Russian State Library, Moscow

Name: Russian State Library
Address: Vozdvizhenka, 3/5, Moscow, 119019, Russia
Telephone: +7 499 557-04-70

#196 among attractions in Moscow

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Facts and practical information

The Russian State Library is the national library of Russia, located in Moscow. It is the largest in the country and the sixth largest in the world for its collection of books. It was named the V. I. Lenin State Library of the USSR from 1925 until it was renamed in 1992 as the Russian State Library. ()

Local name: Российская государственная библиотека Established: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 55°45'6"N, 37°36'34"E

Address

Vozdvizhenka, 3/5Центральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow 119019 Russia

Contact

+7 499 557-04-70

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Day trips

Russian State Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tverskaya Street, Alexander Garden, Grand Kremlin Palace, Diamond Fund.

0.4 miNE
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Landmark park with memorials and monuments
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~1390 ftE
Huge 19th-century palace at the Kremlin
Grand Kremlin Palace, Moscow
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~1170 ftSE
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~1340 ftE
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~1260 ftE
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~1050 ftE
Tower
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~1020 ftE
Palace
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~1250 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Russian State Library open?

Russian State Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Russian State Library?

Nearby attractions include Building of the Alexander Podvorie, Moscow (3 min walk), Mokhovaya Street, Moscow (3 min walk), Shchusev Museum of Architecture, Moscow (3 min walk), Pashkov House, Moscow (4 min walk).

How to get to Russian State Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Russian State Library:

Metro

Lenin Library (1 min walk)
Alexander Garden (2 min walk)

Bus

Метро Библиотека имени Ленина • Lines: 144, м1, м2, м3, м7, Н11, Н2 (2 min walk)
Боровицкая площадь • Lines: 144, м1, Н11 (6 min walk)

Tram

Метро Новокузнецкая • Lines: 3, 39, А (27 min walk)
Комиссариатский мост • Lines: 3, 39, А (28 min walk)