Library of the Imperial Moscow University
Library of the Imperial Moscow University, University library in Arbat District, Russia
The library building on Mokhovaya Street features neoclassical architecture with grand reading halls and extensive book storage facilities spanning multiple floors.
The library began operations in March 1901 with a single room in the Brown Building before expanding into its current dedicated structure.
The building maintains collections of scientific manuscripts, literary works, and academic texts that document Russian intellectual achievements through generations.
Students and researchers can access digital archives, historical documents, and modern academic resources through specialized computer stations within reading rooms.
The library structure incorporates elements from the 1812 reconstruction by architect Domenico Giliardi following damage during Napoleon's invasion of Moscow.
Location: Arbat District
Inception: 1901
Part of: Buildings of Moscow State University (Mokhovaya Street)
GPS coordinates: 55.75332,37.61093
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:10
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