World History and Culture: "Russia and Oceania (XIX-XXI centuries)" exhibition to open in Novgorod Region

On February 6, 2020, "Russia and Oceania (XIX-XXI centuries)" exhibition is opening at the Malaya Vishera Museum of Local Lore (Novgorod Region).

The exhibition is a part of the "Russia and Oceania (XIX-XXI centuries)" educational project. It is arranged by the Miklukho-Maklay Foundation with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation as part of the Living Tradition program of the Novgorod Art Museum.

The exposition features photographs of the research and discoveries of the Russian travelers and scholars in the XIX-XX–XX centuries, such as N. N. Miklukho-Maklay, I. F. Krusenstern, F. F. Bellingshausen, M. P. Lazarev, and others.

It features copies of the original materials from the state archives and museums of Saint-Petersburg and Moscow, showcasing the achievements of Russian scientists and travelers in the seas of the Southern Hemisphere.

The exhibition will run until March 26.