MUSEUMS

Almost every corner of Russia has some special museum, a custodian of local identity. They are staffed by vibrant and dedicated people. Often, no one but locals knows about these museums. And that's a shame!
Tuma's "Blessed One," Stalin's hiding place and a place of writer's inspiration

Tuma's "Blessed One," Stalin's hiding place and a place of writer's inspiration

August 23 2024
How a Moscow Region resident opened a museum in a Ryazan village
Link. Mine. Museum

Link. Mine. Museum

A Muscovite created the Moscow Coal Basin Museum near Ryazan. It's set up…

November 6, 2023
Either masks or people

Either masks or people

A woodcarver from Ryazan worked for free for 30 years…

October 11 2023
Where Kuzka's mother lives

Where Kuzka's mother lives

"Holy shit," "it's clear as day," "fuck the opera theater," or even "horseradish from the mountain"...

July 24 2023
Come and see. May 18th is World Museum Day.

Come and see. May 18th is World Museum Day.

This year marks the 46th International Museum Day. It's celebrated…

18 May 2023