History and culture: The exhibition of toys of 1920-1950s from the collection of the Museum-Reserve “Kolomenskoye” in Moscow

The Small Exhibition Hall of the Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye (Moscow) hosts the exhibition "Another childhood. Toys of 1920s – 1950s from the collection of the Museum-Reserve and collector Sergei Romanov". It will continue its work until 28 February 2016.

When Soviet authority, toys and board games were not only a means of entertainment, but also a means of propaganda. Toys and games help educate the younger generation. Soviet industry produced a specially designed board games for children, develop intelligence, reaction speed, skills, strategies, and sometimes - and the right attitude to what is happening in the country. A large number of toys and board games at the time were the military - they helped educate the future soldiers and commanders. Not left in the game Soviet childhood aside and fashion fleet and pilots-heroes on the profession polar explorer.

The exhibition presents not only toys but also school supplies and household items of 1920s - beginning of 1950s.