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The National Library of Russia was founded according to the will of Empress Catherine II on May 27, 1795 as the first available Russian Library and national repository. The set-up of the Library took nearly 20 years. A.N.Olenin (1763-1853) the first Director of the Library appointed in 1811, played a significant role in the process. He created the basis of the Library activities which is topical up to now. The Library was opened for users on January 14, 1814.