Marking the 75th Anniversary of the Great Victory: Saratov Museum of Local Lore released online exhibition with the augmented reality technology

20 May 2020

The Saratov Museum of Local Lore presented an exhibition with augmented reality technology "The People Achieved a Victory. The Poster Worked for Victory" devoted to the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. It was launched on the "Artefact" platform within the framework of the project of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

It is based on propaganda posters of 1941-1945 from a museum's collection of more than 1000 items. This is the most complete and whole collection in region. The greater part of its pieces was collected during the war.

11 posters by Saratov artists were selected for the exhibition. They reflect socially significant wartime themes. The exposition is featured with interactive elements with articles and photographs. It highlights the contribution of the Saratov residents to the victory over Nazi Germany.

The exhibition was arranged as part of the "Open Format" and "Museum to Victory" projects of the Saratov Museum of Local Lore. It runs from May 9 to May 31.