Chekhov Library in Taganrog (full name The Central Municipal Public Library named after Anton Chekhov, Russian: Центральная городская публичная библиотека имени А.П.Чехова) is the oldest library in the South of Russia.
The Central Municipal Public Library named after Anton Chekhov
Центральная городская публичная библиотека имени А.П.Чехова
The public library along with a small bookstore were officially inaugurated on 23 May 1876 by the Governor of Taganrog Admiral Johan Hampus Furuhjelm. In March 1878, the Public Library moved into another building granted by the City Council on Petrovskaya Street.
In 1890, mayor of Taganrog Konstantin Foti asked Chekhov to send his books with author's dedications to the Taganrog Public Library.
The Chekhov Library and Museumedit
In 1904, following Chekhov's death, the library was named after the playwright and short-story writer. The music department of the library is located at the historical Tchaikovsky House in Taganrog.
Galleryedit
The old City Hall, home to the City Public Library in 1876–1877, photo taken in 2006.
Taganrog public library, between 1878 and 1910.
The project of the Chekhov Library & Museum in Taganrog designed by the architect Fyodor Schechtel (1911)
Chekhov Library & Museum on an old postcard (photo taken between 1911 and 1917).
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