Central Scientific Medical Library

The Central Scientific Medical Library is a research institution holding millions of books, scientific journals, dissertations, and documents from different eras. The collection spans medical topics from several centuries and is available in both physical and digital formats.

Founded in 1919, the institution established itself as Europe's leading medical information center. Over decades, it accumulated publications from specialists and contributed significantly to supporting medical research across Russia.

The collection mirrors the evolution of medical science in Russia, from early specialized publications to modern research by physicians and scholars. Visitors can observe how approaches to medicine and health have changed over time.

Access to physical holdings takes place on-site, while electronic databases are available remotely through a subscription system. Most modern resources can be searched without requiring specialized software.

The center serves as the national archive for medical and pharmaceutical research papers, preserving rare dissertations that would otherwise be difficult to find. At the same time, the institution participates in international book exchanges with partners in different countries.

Inception: 1919

Address: Нахимовский проспект

Website: http://scsml.rssi.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.67508,37.56517

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00