The National Library of the Republic of Karelia

The National Library of the Republic of Karelia houses over 1.6 million documents including books, manuscripts, periodicals, maps, and multimedia resources covering regional history, literature, and folklore in a modern building designed by architect K. Ya. Gutin.

Originally established on October 15, 1833, in Olonets Governor A.I. Yakovlev's house with three bookcases, the library was re-established in 1860 thanks to folklorist P.N. Rybnikov's efforts and received national library status in 1991.

As a regional cultural heritage site, the library serves as a central hub for preserving Karelian traditions and promoting literary education through events like Pushkin celebrations, literary walks, and exhibitions that engage the community.

Located at Pushkinskaya Street 5 in Petrozavodsk, the library attracts approximately 10,000 visitors annually and can be contacted at +7 (8142) 78-28-75 or head@library.karelia.ru for information about services and programs.

The library organizes specialized programs like 'The Arctic is Near' for children and 'Walking in Paris with Victor Hugo' literary trips, connecting local residents with both regional Arctic awareness and international literature.

Location: Petrozavodsk

Inception: 1959

Website: http://library.karelia.ru/

Address: Pushkinskaya Street 5, Petrozavodsk, Karelia, 185670 Russia

Phone: +78142782876

Website: http://library.karelia.ru

GPS coordinates: 61.78949,34.38187

Latest update: July 24, 2025 13:09