25.01.2012 | Alumni Assistants at American Corners, December 2011 Report

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First mentioned in 1147, the fortified town of Moscow became an important center during and after the Mongol rule in Russia.

* books * chats with native speakers * documentaries * feature films * concerts * lectures * internet * magazines * discussion clubs * art exhibits *

WHAT IS THE AMERICAN CENTER?

The American Center is a public lending library that offers many of the same services as libraries in the U.S. In addition to library and reference services, the Center hosts cultural and educational programs. Everyone is welcome to use the resources at the American Center. The Moscow Center hosts up to 4,000 visitors a month and is the largest in a network of American Centers and Corners across Russia.
www.amcorners.ru

LIBRARY RESOURCES

The collection contains almost 70 periodical titles and over 12,000 books, including references materials and encyclopedias. Visitors can read magazines like "Architectural Digest" or "Foreign Affairs" and then check out their favorite novel to read at home. The Center also has growing video and audio collections.
Reference librarians are available to help you find the information you need.

CULTURAL PROGRAMS

The American Center offers a wide range of daily programs including:
- weekly lectures on topics ranging from rock'n'roll to U.S. politics
- film screening
- discussion clubs and chats with native English speakers

Subscribe to the American Center calendar of events at: www.amc.ru