Центральная научная сельскохозяйственная библиотека, Agricultural research library in Moscow, Russia
The Central Scientific Agricultural Library is a specialized research library in Moscow focusing on agriculture, forestry, food industry, and environmental protection. Its collections include numerous documents, electronic databases, and digital resources available for professionals and students.
The library was founded in 1930 to support agricultural science development in the Soviet Union and serve as a knowledge center. It moved to a new building in 1971 and became the leading specialized library for agricultural research in Russia.
The library serves as a meeting point for agricultural professionals and researchers who gather to share findings and access the latest information. It reflects Russia's long commitment to collecting and preserving knowledge about farming and environmental management.
The library is located on Yagnyonka Street 11 and offers access to electronic databases, online ordering systems, and computer workstations with internet connections. Visitors can conduct research on-site or order materials online to access the collection.
The library manages the Russian version of the AGROVOC thesaurus, an important international tool for indexing agricultural literature. It processes over 200,000 database queries annually from researchers worldwide.
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