Kirov Regional Library named after AI Herzen, Herzenka, one of the largest and oldest libraries in Russia.
The most active and direct participation in the creation and opening of the first public, free !, Library alienated AI. Herzen. They became the first librarian. For that he bowed low and grateful from the offspring.
The same descendant, the reader, Herzen decided to thank not only reading and thirst for knowledge, but also a romantic gift - the Herzen bench. It is known that Alexander Ivanovich likes to walk near the library, lingering on the bench with a book in his hand.
The idea of making a special bench appear in library management for a long time. Often, various events take place in the library's courtyard and the decoration is greatly welcomed.
Bench project designer - Natalya Usmanova. In August 2014, the Herzen bench gained a permanent place near the main entrance to the library.