The National Library of Belarus

When was the National Library of Belarus founded?

• 1922

• 1926

• 1992

• 2006

Who designed the National Library building?

• Georgy Lavrov

• Viktor Kramarenko

• Mikhail Vinogradov

• Both B and C

How many books did the Belarusian State Library lose during the Great Patriotic War?

• 50%

• 67%

• 83%

• 100%

When was the National Library of Belarus officially opened?

• 1922

• 1926

• 1992

• 2006

What is the total area of the National Library building?

• 113,669m2

• 270,000 tonnes

• 140,000 tonnes

• 1,485m2

What is the main purpose of the National Library of Belarus?

• Information and research

• Cultural center

• Political center

• All of the above

How many reading halls are there in the National Library?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What is the name of the printing pioneer sculpture in front of the National Library?

• Frantsisk Skorina

• Georgy Lavrov

• Viktor Kramarenko

• Mikhail Vinogradov

What does the Book Museum at the National Library contain?

• over 300 unique manuscripts

• early printed books, including the Bibles (1517–1519)

• original books printed by the Belarusian printing pioneer Frantsisk Skorina

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the open-air platform in the National Library?

• To admire the view of Minsk

• To host cultural events

• To provide recreation zones

• All of the above