Museum of Military and Labor Glory (Saratov). Part 6.
This park not only has an outdoor exhibition, but also a museum building with the same name.
Initial report: Museum of Military and Labor Glory (Saratov). Part 1.
Previous report: Museum of Military and Labor Glory (Saratov). Part 5.
When entering the large central hall, what immediately catches your eye is an airplane.
Moreover, everyone honestly admits that it’s a model. And the visitor understands that the emphasis, whenever possible, is on products manufactured in this city. A little later you meet another one.
And here it is hinted that this is no longer a model at all.
The Karlik tractor, which would have been a good place to start the review because chronologically it was earlier, catches our eye a little later.
Samples of military-related products are also on display
and the means of its production.
But there are samples and weapons. The infantry heavy flamethrower appears twice, and this is despite the fact that I had never seen it before,
The period of the Great Patriotic War is presented quite briefly, but capaciously.
The poster reads: “Everything for Victory! From the women of the USSR to the front!“.
Here, the allies were not forgotten either.
The awning looks a bit odd. But I realized it was the first time I’d ever seen a Willys with an awning.
There was also room for a more peaceful theme: the interiors of a classroom and living room from those days.
I don’t think there’s much point in showing Soviet household appliances to foreign readers. Just for quick reference.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, such museums also host temporary exhibitions to mark specific dates or events, which are then replaced by other themes.
One such exhibition is “Tragedy and Heroism. The 20th Century,” dedicated to local wars in which our country participated.
Quite recognizable geography, which does not particularly require decoding or explanation.
Some of the “declassified” stuff.
Another exhibition is dedicated to the activities of the local Ministry of Emergency Situations.
But the marine theme is not clear here. Yes, the city is on a large river, but it’s not on the sea!
Although it won’t be superfluous for general development.
There are generally small exhibitions, such as this one, “Melee Weapons.”
Very often, such museums allocate some space for the work of local modelists.
Since the selection of temporary exhibitions is always different, you can visit the museum on a regular basis to see something new.
Personally, I would go to the second floor one more time.
The exhibition is designed in such a way that it seems as if the exhibits are locked behind bars at night to prevent them from escaping.
There are some interesting things there.
Even the street bins are heavily armed!
To be continued: Museum of Military and Labor Glory (Saratov). Part 7.