Museums of Science and Technology of St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is not only the cultural capital of Russia, but also a major industrial center with some of the best universities, as well as research institutes in the country. Peter the Great, the founder of the city, was a fan of technology, technology and all branches of science. He founded the first scientific museum in the city as a quaintly fascinating Kunstkamera. Today St. Petersburg has many museums rich in exhibits, devoted to a wide range of scientific and technological disciplines.

Kunstkammer

The Center for Anthropology and Ethnography, Kunstkamera, was the first state museum of history, as well as the natural sciences in Russia. Its original collection became the basis for eight separate academic museums, including the famous museum of anthropology in Moscow.

Ethnographical museum

This is an excellent place where a lot of bright exhibits reflect the history of different nationalities of the Soviet Union, as well as the Russian Empire, from shaman tribes in Siberia to the Finnish peoples of the Russian North. How to get from Pulkovo 1 to the Moscow station you can find out from the local administration of the establishment.

Central Museum of Communications Popova

Communication Center A.S. Popova is located in a former palace not far from St. Isaac's Cathedral. This historical institution has an extensive collection dedicated to the development of modern communication technologies, including a lot of antique, telecommunications equipment and a huge collection of stamps.

Arctic and Antarctic

The centers of the Arctic and Antarctic are devoted to the history of Russians, as well as Soviet polar research. These institutions are located in the center of the city with the architecture, made in the traditional style of St. Petersburg. Inside you will find a huge number of unique exhibits, including ethnographic materials about the People's Polar Regions, as well as many historical equipment that was used during the polar expeditions.

Museum of Artillery and Engineer Troops

The center of artillery, engineering troops and communications is located in close proximity to the Peter and Paul Fortress. This historical museum shows the wealth of military equipment that Russian troops used from the tsarist times to the present day. The second floor of the museum is dedicated to the memory of the Second World War. This is an excellent place for children with a fighting spirit or a great imagination.