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Private Libraries of Russia
Private book collections from the 18th and 19th centuries are an integral part of Russian and global culture. Each of these libraries is a unique testament not only to the taste of their owners, but also to a particular historical period, and they serve as a crucial repository of the generations' spiritual heritage.
At present, it is particularly important to return to cultural values from the past and appreciate the centuries-long history of our nation. Personal libraries, as a part of Russian culture, play a significant role in this process.
Mikhail Vorontsov's Memorial Library
The collection of documents from the personal library of Count M. Vorontsov was donated by the Alupka Palace and Park Museum-Reserve. The Memorial Library is housed in the Vorontsov Palace in a separate, purpose-built building. The collection contains catalogs, plans, calendars, legal studies, European and Russian history, geography, government service, education, court life, and landowner life published in the mid-18th to early 19th centuries.
Development of Siberia and Far East
The collection is dedicated to two priority areas of modern Russia's development: the territories of Siberia and the Far East. These regions will determine the country's geo-economic future. The collection contains historical evidence from the XVI century onwards, including accounts of the pioneering explorers who ventured into these uncharted lands. It includes scientific monographs, publications from the East Siberian branch of the Russian Geographical Society and the Imperial and Soviet academies of sciences, as well as reports from research expeditions and works of art. The collection also includes cartographic, audio-visual, and visual materials.
Russia – Thailand: the History of Relations
The collection reflects the major milestones of political and cultural interactions between Russia and Thailand from the 19th century to the present day. It includes historical studies, geographic and ethnographic descriptions of Thailand, as well as archival documents, diplomatic letters, notes, and visual materials that tell the story of friendly relations between the two countries.
Vladimir Stasov (1824–1906)
The collection was created in 2024 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Stasov, an art historian and public figure from the second half of the 19th century.