Russia's Library Hosts Controversial Collection of 'Destructive Literature'
By Editor • August 26, 2026 • 1 min read
The Russian State Library (RSL), also known as the Lenin Library, has initiated a controversial "closed repository for destructive literature," accessible only to intelligence personnel and select scholars.
During a recent tour by the Russian business publication Kommersant, the facility was revealed to contain five sections dedicated to themes such as Ukrainian nationalism and foreign perspectives on the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Among the notable works displayed are titles by Stephen and Lucy Hawking, alongside Martin Gilbert's biography of Winston Churchill.
The repository is not only a vault of contentious texts but is also adorned with notable artifacts, including Ukrainian dog tags and quotes from President Putin and Investigative Committee head Alexander Bastrykin, highlighting the narrative that challenges to Russian history and values pose threats to state integrity.
Source: meduza.io
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