# Rave at Russia’s main state library sparks backlash from pro-war commentators

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rave-at-russias-main-state-library-sparks-backlash-from-pro-war-commentators/
- Published: 2026-11-02T23:34:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T20:09:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Meduza
- Original article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/11/03/rave-at-russia-s-main-state-library-sparks-backlash-from-pro-war-commentators
- Topics: Entertainment, Europe, Government, Music, Politics, World

## Key points

- Around 3,000 people attended LitRAVE at the Russian State Library.
- Pro-war voices criticised the event and questioned its suitability.
- Organisers said all attendees signed up for library cards.

## Summary

The Russian State Library hosted an overnight “LitRAVE” on 31 October to 1 November, drawing about 3,000 people to dance floors set up in its reading rooms. The event prompted criticism from pro-war commentators and pro-government activists, who objected to a rave at a major cultural institution and raised concerns about the safety of its heritage collections.

The library and publisher Eksmo-AST said the event was designed to attract young readers and make reading feel relevant amid competition from modern entertainment. The library said books are not stored in the reading rooms, and the organisers reported that the building suffered no damage. Eksmo-AST said all 3,000 attendees signed up for library cards, while the library’s website and app crashed several times under heavy demand.

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