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The Russian State Lenin Library: A Guide

The Russian State Library (Российская государственная библиотека), also often known as The Lenin Library, was founded in 1925 on the basis of the book collection…







The Russian State Historical Archive: A Guide

The Russian State Historical Archive (RGIA; Российский государственный исторический архив) is the largest archive in Europe and one of the largest in the world, with…


An Introduction to Russian Archives

Russian archives are an essential resource for anyone seriously studying Russia. Unfortunately, today, travel to Russia is not advisable. The US embassy is largely closed…