8 most beautiful Russian libraries

As is well known, Russians are the most well-read of nations. And it goes without saying that throughout its vast territory Russia has lots of libraries, both old ones and trendy modern city spaces. 1. The Russian State Library in Moscow The Leninka, as Muscovites call it (because it used to be called after Vladimir Lenin), is the best known and largest library in Russia. Its collection includes more than 47 million items! It receives copies of everything printed in the country.