Dr. Aleksandr Timofeev, a Russian scholar visiting the United States , will speak and lead a discussion on the book Generations of Winter by Vassily Aksyonov Feb. 5, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Avenue .

"Dr. Timofeev graduated from Leningrad State University in 1983 ," said librarian Darlene Browers, "and is in the United States on tour from the Pushkin Museum in Saint Petersburg to discuss the theme of Problems of Contemporary Russia: Literary and Sociopolitical Perspectives.

"We are fortunate to have this opportunity discuss the Russian experience with Dr. Timofeev."

A reception will follow the program.

Some copies of Generations of Winter will be available to check out. Please call 606-3878 for more information.

Dr. Timofeev will also speak at the Edmond Library, Feb. 18, 2 to 4 p.m. He will lead a discussion on Inside Putin's Russia , by Andrew Jack.

These free programs are co-sponsored by Oklahoma State University Department of

Foreign Language and The Oklahoma Humanities Council.

The Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County includes 12 libraries and five extension libraries. Libraries include Belle Isle, Capitol Hill, Ralph Ellison, Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library and Southern Oaks in Oklahoma City, as well as Bethany, Choctaw, Del City, Edmond, Midwest City, Village and Warr Acres. Extensions are located in the communities of Harrah, Jones, Luther and Nicoma Park and include Wright Library in Oklahoma City . You can also reach us at www.metrolibrary.org.