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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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How is the Polytechnic History Museum approaching 2026? With a commitment to profound and meaningful work. The priority is not simply displaying exhibits, but creating meaning. Drawing on the university's priceless legacy, the museum staff intends to strengthen the dialogue between science and society, archival documents and personal history, between yesterday and tomorrow.
In 2025, which marked the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the museum organized and held a series of commemorative events and exhibitions. These initiatives offered a tribute and gratitude to the heroism of the victorious generation. Each event served as a powerful reminder of the unparalleled heroism, national resilience, and the decisive role of science, engineering, and technology during the harsh years of the Great Patriotic War. In total, the History Museum implemented nine projects related to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.
The numbers speak for themselves: last year's figures reflect the dynamics of attendance and the activity of the exhibition program.
Around 600 tours were conducted for over 12,000 visitors. Two new exhibitions were opened: the "Laboratory and Museum of Mineralogy and Geology" and an exhibition dedicated to Prince Andrei Grigoryevich Gagarin. Over the course of the year, the museum prepared eight exhibitions, held 17 events, and participated in 14 specialized conferences.
The History Museum always welcomes visitors. Every visit is important: the exhibition walls hold stories we want to pass on, and a stroll through the halls should leave a lasting impression. Groups are greeted with a smile, tours are conducted in a friendly, accessible manner, and we strive to make everyone feel part of the university's history.
Classes for schoolchildren occupy a special place in the museum's program. Several educational routes and interactive formats have been developed for them, adapted for different age groups, from elementary to high school. The classes combine live exhibits, multimedia materials, and game elements, ensuring that even the youngest visitors are engaged and eagerly learn about the university's science, everyday life, and achievements.
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