Library them. Timiryazeva

Library named after K. Timiryazev in the winery is one of the largest depositories in the city and region. It is located in the city center and belongs to the monuments.

History Library grounds. Timiryazeva

The first mention of the construction of the library appeared in 1889. Local teacher made a proposal on its creation in the structure of city government, but it was rejected for lack of appropriate conditions. Already in 1902 it was decided to begin construction of the library to mark the 50th anniversary of the birth of Nikolai Gogol.

The architect of the building became known while in the city of Gregory Artynov. According to him, he built a building on the example of American libraries. Originally created one-story building, which were supposed to be two reading rooms, library and accommodation librarian. The opening of the library took place on February 2, 1907. It acted in strict rules for the use and exchange of books, which are levied for non-compliance fines. Until 1923 the title he wore library. Gogol, but this year I called him and the library named after K. Timiryazev. The event was timed to the 80th anniversary of the scientist biologist. The library held meetings with famous writers and poets, but in the period of 20-30 years then introduced the control and censorship of "ideologically harmful" literature.

Modern History Library. Timiryazeva

At this time, there are so-called "two prisons for books", where the authorities fall objectionable authors and their creations. In 1934, the Library receives the status of the regional. In 1936, she moved into a new three-storey building. It employs 57 staff and funds is about 400 thousand books. During the war the German occupiers burned not only the books, filing cabinets, and the building itself. Since 1952, the reconstruction of the library, and in 1966 she was awarded the status of a scientific. In the 90s here comes the Internet, the library gets a new life breath.

Today it is an important institution in the life of the city. Then spend a lot of meetings, presentations, library has its own electronic records and archives. Now the Foundation is about 1 million documents more than 40 languages. Everyone can find something for themselves