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In the late 1980s, as perestroika reshaped the Soviet Union, a remarkable initiative took root at the Library of Foreign Literature in Moscow. When the restricted "spetskhran" sections were dismantled, librarian Olga Maeots saw an opportunity. She proposed opening a Children's Reading Room within the adult scientific library, allowing children aged five and older unrestricted access to the entire five-million-volume collection. This was revolutionary at a time when children were typically confined to separate libraries.
The idea gained crucial support from the library's director, renowned scholar Vyacheslav Ivanov, who elevated the institution to new professional and humanistic standards, even delivering brilliant lectures for young readers. Maeots discovered that world children's literature extended far beyond the limited selection published in the USSR. Her dream became translating and publishing these beloved foreign authors in Russian, sharing the joy of reading with friends and sparking meaningful discussions.
The book you hold is the fulfillment of that dream. It is a personal, heartfelt journey through the works and creators of international children's authors—books that grow with you, revealing new depths whether read in childhood or later in life. This is a collection for anyone who believes that a good book is a companion for life.