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Tolstoi library

Largest Russian-language library in Western Europe

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Munich's Tolstoi Library houses approximately 45,000 works, making it the largest non-state Russian-language library in Western Europe. Since 1949, it has been supported by the Tolstoi Assistance and Cultural Association.

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The library was founded in 1949.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1949
Opening Hours: Tu, Fr 13:00-18:00; Th 13:00-19:00
Website: tolstoi-bibliothek.de
Phone: +49 89 299775

Guided Story

Here you are at the Tolstoi Library, a place founded in 1949. Housing around 45,000 works, it stands as the largest non-state Russian-language library in Western Europe. It is supported by the Tolstoi Assistance and Cultural Association, dedicated to preserving and promoting Russian literature. If you look east, you'll notice the Gallery Edition Camos, just 44 meters away. To the north, about 71 meters, is the Herrmannsdorfer monument. This library is a significant spot for anyone interested in delving into Russian language and culture.