A small part of the population in Chicago is occupied by the immigrants of Russian Americans. This community of people usually speak the Russian language. They are the residents of America whose ancestors were born and brought up in Russia.

They usually include Jews, Armenians and Ukrainians. Besides, there are many organizations and associations too which work for the well being of the American Russian community in Chicago and also preaches and imparts the Russian language to them.

There are some schools and educational institutions too which provides with Russian lessons to the people.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_American

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=russian+american+club&find_loc=Chicago%2C+IL

The Blackstone public library has a wide collection of books including the classics.

They have all resources to those people who are in search of recreational, educational, informational and the cultural interests. They also have academic and research materials for the education programs in schools.

The library has adapted itself to the changing trends and has materials related to technology. The visitors are free to visit the library on all days except Sunday.

It is located in south lake park in Chicago and can be reached in the number 312 747 0511.

To know more about the libraries and their collection, please log on to the following website,

http://www.blackstonepubliclibrary.org/blackstone/policies.asp

http://www.librarywebsites.com/lws/