Volgograd Regional Library named after M. Gorky

One of the many attractions of Volgograd is the Volgograd Regional Library named after M. Gorky, opened on July 23, 1900. Initially, it was not free - for reading at home you had to pay 15 cents a month, and in the reading room - 3 cents. At that time, the library's fund was 533 books, and by the beginning of 1917 it was expanded to 9000 volumes. The library received its current name in March 1928, on the eve of the 35th anniversary of Gorky’s creative activity.

In August 1942, the city was bombed, during which the library building was almost completely destroyed by a direct bomb hit, employees were killed, and all funds were destroyed. Revival of the regional library began in March 1943. Books came here from all over the country, soon began to appear the first readers.

In early 1985, the regional library named after M. Gorky received a separate building, its grand opening took place on April 18, 1985. Currently, it is the largest library in the region, as well as the scientific and information center of the Volgograd region.