Introduction to the Russian National Library: The Russian National Library was formerly known as the Saltykov-Shchedrin State Public Library, which was the national library of the former Soviet Union. It was renamed the Russian National Library in March 1992 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. . As one of the two national libraries in Russia, the Russian National Library, affiliated to the Ministry of Culture and funded by the government, is responsible for preserving all Russian printed matter, manuscripts and other documents such as scientific conference proceedings, etc., to ensure that citizens can use cultural and scientific heritage and free access to information . The Russian State Library has the right to receive 1 volume of every printed matter of the Russian Federation, and it purchases a wide range of materials from abroad. The collection of the Russian National Library is increasingly enriched through donations and gifts. The Russian State Library is the center of Russian library science, bibliography and bibliographical research.