Everyone who at least once visits the city of military glory Orel should certainly visit the wonderful museums dedicated to its history and outstanding figures. The population of the city is small (just over 300,000 people), but most of the inhabitants are admirers of cultural traditions. This is evidenced by numerous museums, each of which is interesting and original in its own way. All contain rare items. It is difficult to say how many museums there are in the city of Orel. One thing is known for sure: there are more than 10 of them. The article contains detailed information about 4 Orel museums: local history, military history, the house-museum of V. A. Rusanov and the museum of Oryol writers.
Oryol Museum of Local Lore
Located at the address: Living room street, house 2. This is one of the main museums of Orel. Its history goes back to 1897. It is known that he was in various rooms, but eventually settled in a beautiful house built in the 19th century. The exposition of the museum allows visitors to trace the entire history of the city from its very foundation. Having been there, you can see both the merchant's house and the noble estate, as well as imagine how representatives of various classes dressed. The museum has valuable exhibits, unique paintings, documents andmuch more. Among other things, visitors can get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the Eagle. The collection of the local history museum is simply amazing. Just imagine, there are more than 170,000 exhibits!
Military History Museum
Located at the address: Normandy-Neman Street, Building 1. It is one of the branches of the local history museum and is dedicated to the military history of the city of Orel. The military-historical museum is located in a house that previously belonged to the merchant Chikin. This building is very valuable and belongs to the objects of cultural heritage. In the museum you can see many paintings, photographs, documents, samples of weapons, uniforms, as well as military equipment. Dioramas occupy a special place in the exposition. One of them is dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, and the other to the Civil War.
Dioramas are made by outstanding craftsmen. They help visitors imagine how military battles actually took place. According to reviews, some even think that they are participants in the battles. The military history museum has an exhibition dedicated to the participation of Orlovites in conflicts abroad. Samples of military equipment (a tank and a cannon) can be seen near the building. This museum is very important, because Orel has the title of city of military glory. And he got it for a reason. Initially, it was built as a fortress, the function of which was to protect the southern borders of the state. Later it grew, but in all military conflicts, the inhabitants of the Oryol region showed themselves as heroes.
According to visitors, the museum includes9 halls. It is better to view the exposition with a guide, because he will explain everything in detail and answer your questions.
Museum of Orel Writers
Like many other expositions of this wonderful city, the museum of Oryol writers is located in the building of an old noble mansion. It was built in the middle of the 19th century, and today it is a valuable object of cultural heritage. It is located at the address: Turgenev street, house 13.
Who exactly is this museum dedicated to? As you know, many famous people were born on the Oryol land, among whom were both writers and poets. The exposition is dedicated to such luminaries of Russian literature as A. A. Fet, I. A. Bunin, M. M. Prishvin and others. According to visitors, the museum has a pleasant atmosphere, and the staff guides tours with great inspiration. According to many residents of the city, this is one of the best museums!
By the way, I. A. Turgenev, the author of such famous works as "Fathers and Sons", "The Noble Nest", and others, was also born in this city. The writer, by the way, is dedicated to a separate museum in Orel, which will be interesting to visit for all lovers of classical literature.
V. A. Rusanov House-Museum
Museum address: Rusanov street, 43. It is located in a wooden one-story house, in which an outstanding public figure and polar explorer V. A. Rusanov lived. The exposition is dedicated to the life path and expeditions of the traveler. Visitors can also learn a lotinteresting about the life of the northern peoples. According to the opinions of the townspeople, this museum is small, but original and interesting in its own way. It is one of the branches of the Orel Museum of Local Lore.
Conclusion
For those who are interested in the history of the creation of this beautiful city, its military achievements and outstanding residents, visiting museums will be very interesting and informative. Wonderful expositions will acquaint visitors with the world of animals and plants, with famous people who were born on this earth, as well as with the numerous victories of Orlovites over enemies.
The article describes only 4 museums, in which everyone will learn something important for themselves. However, the list of Orel museums is quite large, so residents and guests of the city always have the opportunity to see new expositions and exhibitions.
