Russian museums: The exhibition of new acquisitions, timed to the 95th anniversary of the Museum of Political History of Russia, in Saint-Petersburg

The exhibition of recent acquisitions "Donated to the Museum…" opens in St. Petersburg on October 9, 2014 and is dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Museum of Political History of Russia, which will be celebrated in October 2014. The oldest historical and political museum in Russia continues to collect, study and exhibit the materials that reflect the most important events in our history, the activities of public authorities and the country's leaders, political parties, organizations and their leaders.

Over the past five years the museum collections included 12 000 new items, including: historical documents, photographs, books, pamphlets, posters, badges, medals and material monuments, which allow a deeper and more meaningful to present crucial stages of the political history of the country.

At the exhibition "Donated to the Museum…" are presented items, documents, photographs, books, historical figures and prominent contemporary politicians, Soviet diplomats, prominent journalists and famous cultural figures. All exhibits - authentic materials from the Museum's collection, collected over the last few years - visitors will see for the first time.

The exhibition also features donors by whom the museum's collection has become richer and more diverse. These are very well-known people and their relatives, as well as ordinary people. The Museum appreciates its donors and expresses them sincere appreciation and gratitude for the contribution.

Since October 10, the museum features another anniversary exhibition – a photo exhibition "Our address book".