Problems of Russian libraries in an age of social change. From: Daedalus | Date: September 22, 1996| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1996 American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Russian libraries were mainly cultural centers during the Cold War era. However, when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the Soviet library system underwent dramatic changes. Aside from reorganization, Russian libraries have also adopted a new social role and have become politically neutral.

With their immense intellectual potential and comprehensive holdings of world culture, Russian libraries comprise an integral part of the international library community. They perform a mission of enlightenment at a defining moment in Russian history, contributing to the development of science and ...

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