ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The library was founded at the initiative of Professor Naum Reznik, the president of the association of Engineers and Scientists. On March 15, 1993, it celebrated its first anniversary when 2000 books were donated to the library by recent immigrants. The library is staffed only by volunteers. Professor Naum Reznik Russian Language Public Library is located in the City of West Hollywood. The library’s collection of Russian language books numbers over 22,000 titles. Its location in West Hollywood makes it a natural center of activity of the Russian-speaking community. The library is run by Russian-speaking volunteer-librarians who do not have a formal US education and library licenses.
Diverse Selection of Books:
The collection includes various genres to cater to different tastes and interests. From classic literature and contemporary fiction to non-fiction, children's books, and educational materials, there's something for everyone.
Cultural Enrichment:
It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in Russian culture. Discover the rich heritage, stories, and wisdom that Russian literature has to offer.
Community Engagement:
Engage with fellow attendees who share a passion for reading and cultural exchange.
Support for Russian Language Learners:
For those learning Russian, this is a unique opportunity to pick up books to aid in your language studies. Reading in Russian can significantly enhance your comprehension and fluency.
Library's Mission:
The Russian Language Library is dedicated to fostering a love for reading. We believe that access to books is a fundamental right, and that literature is a powerful tool for education, empathy, and community building.
For more information about the Professor Naum Reznik Russian Language Library, please contact us at (323) 380-5046 or RussianLibraryWeHo@gmail.com Look at us on Facebook and Instagram.
Opening hours: Open Tue. Thur. Sun. from 10:30am to 1pm.
Address: 7362 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046-6619
Upcoming Events
Join us on Sunday, April 12 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at the Russian Language Public Library in West Hollywood as we tell you the story of the ballet Swan Lake, its history, music, choreography, and mythology. We will show you masterpieces from this ballet featuring the renowned ballet dancer, Ulyana Lopatkina dancing Odette/Odile with her partner, Danila Korsuntsev dancing Prince Siegfried. Swan Lake tells the tragic love story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who is cursed by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart to be a swan by day and human only at night; the spell can only be broken by true love, but the Prince is tricked into pledging his love to Von Rothbart’s daughter, Odile (the Black Swan), leading to betrayal, heartbreak, and ultimately, the lovers’ tragic union in death to defeat the sorcerer and his spell. We are grateful for the opportunity to present our Ballet Classic series at the Russian Language Public Library. This is the 2nd presentation of our World Ballet Classics Series known as “Ballet & Identity Talks with Elena Alexandra." Special Guests: Naomi and Michele
Дорогие друзья, Мы приглашаем вас присоединиться к нам в воскресенье, 12 апреля, с 13:00 до 14:30 в русскоязычной публичной библиотеке в Западном Голливуде. Мы расскажем вам историю балета «Лебединое озеро» — о его происхождении, музыке, хореографии и мифологии. Мы покажем вам фрагменты этого шедевра в исполнении прославленной балерины Ульяны Лопаткиной (в партиях Одетты и Одиллии) и её партнёра Данилы Корсунцева (в партии принца Зигфрида). «Лебединое озеро» повествует о трагической истории любви принца Зигфрида и принцессы Одетты, которую злой колдун фон Ротбарт обрек днём быть лебедем, а человеческий облик принимать лишь по ночам. Снять это заклятие способна только истинная любовь, однако колдуну удается обманом заставить принца поклясться в любви его собственной дочери — Одиллии (Чёрному лебедю); это приводит к предательству и разбитому сердцу, а в конечном счете — к трагическому воссоединению влюбленных в смерти, позволяющему им победить колдуна и разрушить его чары. Мы признательны за возможность представить нашу серию балетной классики в Русскоязычной Публичной Библиотеке в Западном Голливуде. Это вторая презентация в рамках нашей серии «Мировая балетная классика», известной как «Беседы о Балете и Личности с Еленой Александрой». Команда проекта «Балет и Личность».
