Russia’s Libraries Celebrate Biblionight
The Russian State Library opened its archives to visitors as it stayed open for Biblionight.
The library was one of about 700 that participated this year, The Voice of Russia reported. Galleries and bookstores also remained open Friday until sunrise Saturday.
Web site
Translated Version (via Google Translate) of Biblionight Web Site
Here’s a Bit More Background about the Event Using Material From the First Biblionight (Held in 2012)
- Twenty eight Moscow libraries to join the Biblio Night nationwide cultural event (City of Moscow)
- Battle for book comeback: Biblionight to sweep Russia (via RT.com)
Filed under: Archives and Special Collections, Libraries, News
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