State Historic Public Library of Russia

The State Historic Public Library of Russia is a research library in Moscow that holds extensive collections on history and related subjects from many countries and languages. Its holdings span rare and historical documents that serve scholars and researchers seeking specialized materials.

The library began as a private collection founded in 1863 and gradually developed into a public institution serving the research community. It received its current name in 1991 after consolidating materials from several specialized research institutes.

The library holds materials from many nations and serves as a place where histories and knowledge from different cultures meet under one roof. Visitors can explore works on history and related subjects from the former Soviet sphere and beyond.

Visitors should expect to register as a researcher or interested reader to access the collections. It is wise to check in advance what materials are available and to allow time for research since accessing items may take some time.

The collection grew from the merging of materials from earlier specialized institutes such as the Red Professors Institute and the Communist University of the East. This consolidation created one of the most comprehensive archives about Soviet history and its neighboring regions in a single location.

Inception: 1863

Address: Россия, Москва, Старосадский переулок, дом 9, стр. 1

Website: http://shpl.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.75628,37.64006

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:46