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Russian: Books

This is a guide of librarian-recommended resources for research in Russian.

Call Numbers

Here are the areas of the Coe Library where you'll find books on the following topics. You can find some great stuff just browsing the shelves!

Call Number  Subject  Location
 DK  1 - 4735  Russian History  Level 1
 PG  2001-2826  Russian Language  Level 3
 PG 2900-(3698)  Russian Literature  Level 3

Find Books at UW

Search the UW libraries' catalog for information on your topic.

library catalog

Hint: To limit your search to Russian language materials:

  • Use the "Advanced Search" screen (get there by clicking the blue icon to the right).
  • Choose Russian from the alphabetical language list. You do have to enter some kind of search word in the search box.

Search QuickSearch Scopes

UW Libraries QuickSearch: includes the collections of the University Libraries, UW Law Library, and the American Heritage Center. Searches almost everything.

Use this QuickSearch link to search Books, E-Books & Media.

Lastly, use this QuickSearch link to search Course Reserves.

Interlibrary Loan: UW students, faculty and staff can request books, journal volumes, journal articles and other materials, regardless of whether it is available in the UW Libraries, online or in libraries around the world. A free service! Interlibrary Loan link.