Museum of the Victory Poklonnaya Hill is part of the Victory Park complex, being the central building of the memorial. On June 22, 2017, the museum received a new abbreviated official name - Museum of the Victory. Prior to that, it was called the Museum of the Great Patriotic War.

The exhibits are located on four floors. The museum offers organized guided tours, but individual visits are also possible. In addition to samples of genuine weapons and military equipment, symbols and uniforms of the participants in the battles, the dioramas of the greatest battles of the Great Patriotic War became the distinction of the museum.

A visit to the Victory Museum expands ideas about the significant historical period, introduces authentic evidence of military events and their direct participants. Eternal flame and sentries at the entrance emphasize the special status of the memorial and its significance.

At the entrance to the Victory Museum there are showcases and stands with exhibits - personal belongings, documents and awards of military leaders and ordinary soldiers. Genuine samples of weapons and uniforms of soldiers and officers of various branches of the anti-Hitler coalition armies and our opponents are presented. The massive staircase to the next floor occupies a significant volume.

In the center of the premises on the first floor there is the Hall of Memory and Sorrow, with a sculptural group by Karbel corresponding to the name.

Dioramas illuminate paintings depicting battle scenes of decisive battles the greatest war which claimed the lives of more than 60 million people from different countries, including 27 million of our compatriots.

The next floor of the museum contains the main number of exhibits. The Hall of Fame, located in the central part, represents the names of all the Heroes of the Soviet Union who received high awards for their exploits during the past war. Also listed are cities - heroes, awarded an honorary title in memory of their contribution to the victory over fascism. In the center is a sculptural image of a soldier of Victory (the author is Znob), at the entrance there are busts of pilots Pokryshkin and Kozhedub, each awarded the Hero's star three times.

The top floor of the museum has a representative hall for thematic exhibitions organized for anniversaries commemorative historical events or species and types of troops and certain types of weapons. There are also portraits and busts of marshals and generals, as well as holders of the main military order of Victory. A colorful image of this order is placed in the inner top of the dome crowning the museum building.

Hall of Memory and Sorrow

After the “introductory” expositions, the visitors of the Victory Museum pass into a spacious hall, along the walls of which volumes of the Book of Memory are solemnly placed. This place is dedicated to the memory of millions who gave their lives for peace on earth.

Subdued lighting and crystal drops streaming from the ceiling with tears symbolize the dead and create an atmosphere appropriate to this place.

Dioramas of the Victory Museum

Many visitors call the dioramas of the great battles the most impressive exhibits of the museum. Unlike circular ones (panoramas), they are made on concave surfaces, which also create the impression of perspective. The background of the dioramas is done purely in pictorial technique; the front sometimes includes convex elements - high reliefs and bas-reliefs (the difference is in the degree of relief), as well as sculptural images.

The defense and counteroffensive near Moscow are the events of the first war year. The surprise of the German attack, I. V. Stalin's disbelief in intelligence about the date of the attack allowed the enemy troops to develop the offensive; Hitler's task was to capture Moscow before the onset of frost.

The retreating troops held the defense; they were urgently reinforced by the reserves of the Stavka and units of other fronts. They occupied positions and divisions of the militia, formed from numerous volunteers. Residents unfit for service participated in the construction of defensive lines, joined the air defense forces to neutralize incendiary bombs.

The fiercest fighting broke out in November, but on November 7, a parade took place, from which the troops followed to combat positions. By the beginning of December, the offensive impulse of the enemy began to fizzle out. The prerequisites for active retaliatory strikes of the Red Army appeared, and the counteroffensive was planned and carried out.

The counteroffensive of the 3 defending fronts was led by the future illustrious commanders Zhukov, Konev and Timoshenko. Many tank and infantry formations of the enemy were defeated, the rest of the units were forced to withdraw.

The plan for a lightning war - blitzkrieg was thwarted, which strengthened the morale and self-confidence of our army. The invincibility of the German army was refuted for the first time.

The diorama, which illustrates the Battle of Stalingrad, is one of the most expressive in the exposition. The battle was being prepared by the Nazis as a response to the unsuccessful assault on Moscow; the goal was access to the Volga and the establishment of control over the most important transport artery of our country. Therefore, the advancing German units had superiority in numbers and military equipment, which made it possible to come close to the river and Stalingrad.

Stalingrad became a front-line city, subjected to massive artillery shelling and aerial bombardment. By the end of August 1942, the enemy entered the outskirts, and stubborn street battles began. They fought for quarters and houses, territories of factories; objects changed hands repeatedly. The courage and valor of the fighters managed to defend Stalingrad.

November 1942 was marked by a brilliant counterattack operation by the Red Army. The offensive launched on November 20 led to the encirclement of the German group of Field Marshal Paulus in 330 thousand people. The confrontation continued until February 1943, the German command did not accept the proposal to end the resistance.

The command for destruction was given to the Don Front; during the operation, more than 90 thousand German soldiers and officers, led by Paulus, were taken prisoner. And the act of surrender was nevertheless signed; The Germans suffered a sensitive defeat that affected the entire course of the war.

The Battle of Kursk, to which the following diorama is dedicated, largely influenced the entire course of the war on a global scale; the battle took place in the summer of 1943, when, after the Stalingrad victory, the initiative was in the hands of the Soviet troops. Germany again tried to use the tactics of blitzkrieg, gathering the shock fist of the army groups South and Center.

With forces of almost a million soldiers and 2,700 tanks, it was planned to encircle and destroy the troops of the Red Army, closing the Kursk ledge of the front line. The encirclement did not work out - the command of our troops brought in reserves in advance, ensuring superiority in manpower and armored vehicles.

In bloody battles, the German armies lost more than 120 thousand soldiers, a large number of tanks and suffered a crushing defeat. The victory of the Red Army was largely ensured by intelligence information about enemy plans. The use of the latest powerful tanks Tiger and Panther did not help the Germans - the fire of Katyusha rocket launchers turned out to be more powerful.

The largest tank battle in history near Prokhorovka, which ended in victory for the Soviet troops, made it possible to develop a strategic offensive.

Orel and Kharkov were soon taken. There were prospects for a successful development of events in the war as a whole.

The most significant object of the Moscow Victory Park is the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War

Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow- one of the few museums of this magnitude, reminiscent and telling us in detail today about the horrors of bygone days

The museum building is a cube crowned with a huge dome with a 15-meter spire, in seven round bases of which there are dioramas of the main pages of the Great Patriotic War. The uniqueness of the museum is given by the contrast of its different halls - this is how the Hall of Fame pays tribute to the heroes and winners, while the Hall of Remembrance displays mourning for the dead. The museum also has a film lecture hall for 200 and Big hall for 450 seats, as well as a large-scale military-historical exposition. Adjacent to the museum is an art gallery, at the ends of which there are "Heralds of Victory" blowing into gilded trumpets.

Hall of Generals

First, visitors enter the Hall of Generals, which houses a gallery of holders of the highest military order "Victory"

The cavaliers of this order are immortalized in bronze busts by Zurab Tsereteli set around the perimeter of the hall, above which the military orders of the Russian and Soviet Armies are depicted.

Directly in front of the Hall of Fame, the composition "Shield and Sword of Victory" is installed, within which a decorative shield, a sword (cast from the famous Zlatoust steel) and a scabbard, richly decorated with non-ferrous metals and Ural gems, are displayed in an illuminated showcase.

Hall of Fame

In the main hall of the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War - the Hall of Fame - the names of the Heroes of the Soviet Union who distinguished themselves in this war are immortalized

The names of more than 11,800 Heroes of the USSR and Heroes of the Russian Federation are carved on the snow-white marble pylons of the hall

The central position in the Hall of Fame is occupied by the bronze "Soldier of Victory", at the foot of which, on a granite pedestal, lies a sword made by Tula gunsmiths. The dome is decorated with bas-reliefs of hero cities and framed with a laurel wreath, symbolizing the triumph of Victory, and in the center of the dome is the Order of Victory itself.

Hall of Remembrance

The Hall of Remembrance was created to honor the memory of more than 26,600,000 of our compatriots who died and went missing during the war. A white marble sculptural group "Sorrow" is installed in the center, and special lighting and musical accompaniment create the appropriate mood for visitors. On the sides there are lamps in the form of memorial candles, and the ceiling is decorated with pendants made of brass chains, to which “crystalline lenses” are attached, symbolizing tears wept for the dead.

Military-historical composition "The Way to Victory"

This exposition presents a huge number of things, one way or another connected with the Great Patriotic War: from weapons and equipment to photographs and letters from the front.

Department "Book of Memory"

In 1995, the Museum of the Great Patriotic War was created electronic book Memory, in addition to the one and a half thousand volumes of the All-Union Book of Memory, which was already stored by that time, which contains brief information about the fate of millions of soldiers. In 2005, the collection of the Museum was replenished with volumes of the Book of Memory of Leningrad and the books "Soldiers of Victory", which list all the participants in the Second World War

Thanks to the "Book of Memory" department, anyone can learn about the fate of most of the dead and missing

In Victory Park open sky a unique exhibition of military equipment and engineering and fortifications was launched, in which more than 300 samples of heavy equipment from all countries that took part in the war are presented

It has ample opportunities for holding events of various kinds

In the two cinema and concert halls, which I have already mentioned, all kinds of concerts, conferences and other events are held.

Gala receptions are often held in the Hall of Fame, and performances of choirs, variety and dance groups are held in the Hall of Generals

dioramas

On display Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War six dioramas dedicated to the largest military operations of the Great Patriotic War are presented:

"Battle of Stalingrad. Connection of fronts"

Among all the many sights of Moscow, Poklonnaya Hill can be distinguished. It reminds everyone of what a feat was accomplished by people during the Second World War. It's about about which is located between Minskaya street and Kutuzovsky prospect.

Love for the residents of the capital appeared immediately

The metropolitan public does not much trust those museums, which are characterized by pomp and semi-officialness. In addition, such establishments are not able to arouse love in people. But the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War on Poklonnaya Gora managed to become a pleasant exception (together with the memorial complex that surrounds it). Festive festivities and just pleasant walks - all this has become characteristic of the complex. For Muscovites, this place has become a favorite. Besides, this museum- a great opportunity to introduce children to the history of their country.

First thoughts on building a commemorative memorial

If a competition were held in the world to identify the monument that has the most long story occurrence, the memorial could take first place. In principle, the WWII Museum on Poklonnaya Hill is a real work of art. The need for a monument of this kind arose for the first time at a time when the war was in full swing. Namely, in 1942. It was during this period that the Union of Architects decided to announce a competition, during which they were to choose the best project for a monument in honor of the Victory. However, the competition never ended, as in 1942 everyone had more important activities.

The appearance of the park with a memorial stone

Poklonnaya Gora, namely the memorial that was to be located on it, aroused interest from the government in 1955. This year, Marshal Zhukov sent a note to remind him of the long-standing idea of ​​creating a memorial. But only in 1958 the final decision was made to install a memorial stone. Three years later, a park was laid, in which a memorial complex subsequently appeared.

New adjustments that prevented the emergence of the memorial complex

The decision to build a WWII museum on Poklonnaya Gora was made only in 1986 by the Ministry of Culture. And it seemed that soon all ideas would be implemented. However, the opening date has been pushed back again. Due to perestroika and the collapse of the USSR, certain adjustments were made. For example, in order to create a memorial complex, it was planned to attract the funds that were received thanks to communist subbotniks. But after all, subbotniks soon became a thing of the distant past.

Opening of a new complex on the 50th anniversary of the Victory

But it was still necessary to build a museum of the Great Patriotic War on Poklonnaya Hill. Problems on this issue were resolved only by 1995. The 50th anniversary of the Victory was marked for Muscovites by the opening of the memorial complex. In addition to the museum, there is just a huge monument dedicated to the Victory on its territory. A chapel, the Museum of the Holocaust Victims, which is located in the synagogue, a mosque and many other monuments and exhibitions, was also built - Poklonnaya Gora can boast of all this today.

Favorite place for walking and entertainment

From the moment when the memorial complex appeared, many people began to choose this place for their walks. But this is understandable, as simply amazing landscapes open from the mountain. And the huge territory provides an opportunity to walk even on those days when holidays are held. Rollerblades with cyclists can take advantage of special lanes, parents can find everything they need to keep their children entertained.

Poklonnaya Gora acquired another good tradition. It hosts numerous weddings. The newlyweds will be able not only to walk around the memorial complex, but also sign in the building of the registry office. And there is hope that over time the traditions of this great place will only grow stronger and multiply.

What can be seen in the museum building?

The museum itself on Poklonnaya Gora is able to satisfy the craving for knowledge of both a schoolchild and an accomplished adult. For example, everyone will be able to hold a weapon of war during one of the excursions. Even visit the dugout and try on military uniform. Opportunities and options for excursions and expositions, from which everyone will be delighted, seem to be just a huge amount.

On the territory of the museum you can see four expositions, which are permanent. We are talking about the military-historical, diorama, art gallery and military equipment. A rather strong impression can be obtained from audiovisual complexes. They will be able to show newsreels of the war periods.

Absolutely all military equipment of the Second World War, assembled together

All military equipment that can be seen by visiting the museum on Poklonnaya Gora is located in an open area in one of the pavilions. Next to it is an exposition called "Motors of War". There are cars here that were used during the war years. Among all the presented models, you can see both the famous technique and the rare one.

The Museum of Technology on Poklonnaya Gora can demonstrate absolutely all facets. Tanks, aircraft, rail transport, artillery and military vessels - all this and much more can be examined in the most thorough way. Among the presented exhibits there is also equipment on which the allies of the Soviet Union fought. Not without trophies, which the museum of military equipment is able to demonstrate to everyone. Poklonnaya Gora has more than three hundred specimens. In addition, there is such a technique that can be considered unique. For example, a night bomber, on which you can take to the air today. Naturally, there is also one of the best tanks, which became the hero of World War II. We are talking about the famous T-34.

The Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Gora will be able to attract the attention of many people, young and old, with the help of the armored train "Kranovostnik", which was built back in 1917. The platforms of this transport were transferred to the memorial complex straight from the Central Museum dedicated to the Armed Forces. This sample has enough rich story, since he fought not only with the Nazis, but also with the Basmachi.

The track destroyer called "Hook" is quite interesting. The War Museum on Poklonnaya Gora has a copy of such equipment. The Krupa plant was engaged in its production. In 1943, the technique was used during retreats.

It will be interesting for many to look at installations with which you can fire directly from the railway tracks. In this case, the sector of fire was equal to 360 degrees. In order not to suffer from return fire after a volley, the installation could be transported some distance.

An excellent exposition is able to please with its unsurpassed view.

The organizers spent a considerable amount of effort and time to prepare exhibits for the exhibition called "Motors of War". A large number of cars were transferred to the museum thanks to private collectors. All these actions have led to the fact that today everyone can look at the excellent exposition, which is characterized not only by wheeled or tracked vehicles, but other elements that were used during the war years.

Thanks to the restoration work, all equipment was brought into working condition. AT modern world the memorial complex is a huge developed system that features both artistic and thematic projects. The museum constantly hosts exhibitions, both stationary and traveling. The museum is open to visitors almost every day. Monday is the only day off.

Conclusion

The museum dedicated to the war years (from 1941 to 1945) and Victory Park is a whole complex in which the monument is considered the main element. Its height reaches 142 meters. In my own way appearance it resembles a bayonet with a figure of victory. The monument is decorated with bas-reliefs made of such material as bronze.

The museum, like the entire memorial complex, is rightfully considered the main attraction. A huge amount of effort and time was used to create it. However, everything was done sosem not in vain. And today the complex pleases all residents of the capital and other cities of the country with its excellent view and plenty of entertainment.

The Victory Museum is the main part of the Victory complex on Poklonnaya Hill. The first exhibitions that served as the basis for the current exposition were created in 1993-1994, in the course of direct preparation for the opening.

The opening of the museum took place on May 9, 1995. The opening ceremony was attended by 55 heads of state from around the world, among them: Bill Clinton and John Major, who left their entries in the Book of Honored Guests.

All kinds of exhibitions, lectures, mass events and excursions are held on the territory of the museum, both for Russian citizens and foreigners. Various events are also held at venues with military equipment. The Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War is an active member of the International Council of Museums and the International Association of Weapons and Military History Museums.

The complex is known for its educational activities. Museum staff conduct reviews of historical events and are engaged in research activities. On the territory of the museum there is a library that can provide access to a large amount of information about the events of the Great Patriotic War.

Working mode:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday - from 10:00 to 20:00;
• Thursday, Friday - from 10:00 to 20:30;
• Monday is a day off.

Ticket price:

• a single ticket - 400 rubles - full, 300 rubles - preferential;
• the main building of the museum - 300 rubles - full, 200 rubles - preferential;
• open area - 300 rubles - full, 200 rubles - preferential;
• site of local wars and armed conflicts in the 1950s–1980s. 20th century - 300 rubles - full, 200 rubles - preferential.

You can find out the details on the official website.

Poklonnaya Gora - according to the decision of the Ministry of Culture of the USSR (03/04/1986), the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War was established. On May 9, 1995, solemn events and the opening of the museum took place. The first persons of 55 countries who were present at the ceremony personally wrote down memorable reviews and wishes on the pages of the Book of Honored Guests.

Interesting fact. The President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, noted the greatness of the Russian people, their heroism, emphasized the importance of the Museum on Poklonnaya Hill as historical evidence as a source of Russian wisdom.

Attractions Poklonnaya Gora

The memorial and historical ensemble of Poklonnaya Gora (another name for the Victory Park) perpetuates the memory of those who died or went missing in 1941-1945.

Interesting fact. The gently sloping hill between the Setun and Filka rivers was known as the place where travelers stopped to take a look at the panorama of the capital of the Russian state, as well as bow to the church domes of Moscow. Hence the roots of the origin of the name "Bow". Welcomed guests were met here: high-ranking ambassadors, princes. Enemies were chased away.

In 1812, Napoleon, standing on a mountain, did not receive the keys from the inhabitants of Moscow.

In 1941-1945, having cast a farewell glance from Poklonnaya Hill, the defenders of the Motherland left to fight the Nazis. Thus, the historically significant place became the symbolic beginning of the heroic liberation from the invaders.

Triumphal Arch on Poklonnaya Hill

The triumphal gates open the way for visitors going to the Victory Park. The original version of the arch, made of wood (1814), was created after the victorious end of the war with the Napoleonic troops in 1812. The location of the Arch was the Tverskaya Zastava Square.

In 1936 architectural structure was disassembled.

1966-1968. A copy of the neoclassical style arch was built, taking its historical place.

Alleys of the park complex

Along the Central Alley leading to the main Monument, there are granite slabs. Each plate is dedicated to a specific year of the war period. On the left side rises a bronze colonnade of 15 steles, symbolizing 10 front lines, 3 flotillas, partisan movement, the feat of home front workers.

On the right, a fountain composition was built, consisting of 5 hydrocascades. The mechanism of each fountain shoots up 45 directions of water. Their total number of 225 reflects the weekly length of the war period. In the evenings, the red lighting of the fountains enhances the drama, associating with the blood of the fallen soldiers.

Alleys radiate out from the Square. Their names (alleys of Tankers, Signalers, Artillerymen, Sailors, Military Engineers, etc.) correspond to representatives of various branches of the military.

Complementing the park road network are alleys dedicated to war, labor exploits, peace, young heroes and veterans.

Victory Monument on Poklonnaya Hill

The central part of the historical memorial, Victory Square, is decorated with the Victory Monument (1995). This steel obelisk depicts a triangular bayonet, the symbol of battle. The surface of the Monument is covered with bronze bas-reliefs depicting military scenes. The names of hero cities are imprinted in gold letters.

Interesting fact. The creators of the memorial ensemble gave great importance historical figures, reflecting them according to the architectural design: 141.8 meters of the height of the monument, 1418 fountains of the park area correspond to the number of days during which the Great Patriotic War was going on.

The creators of the obelisk were the architects L.V. Vavakin, V. M. Budaev. The sculptural parts were made by Zurab Tsereteli.

The sculptural ensemble of bronze weighing 25 tons is attached to the stele at a height of 104 meters. The composition depicts the divine Nike with a crown in her hands. Winged cupids on the sides trumpet victorious marches.

At the pedestal of the monument, the sculpture of St. George the Victorious symbolizes the destruction of evil forces, depicted in the form of a snake pierced by a spear.

Museum of the Great Patriotic War of the memorial Poklonnaya Gora

The memorial museum located on the square has 50 collections, 50,000 exhibits. Among the historical objects:

• samples of military weapons, technical means of the war period;
• orders, medals, other decorations;
• personal belongings of famous military commanders;
• things of privates, officers;
• trophy specimens;
• letters defending the Motherland;
• items of uniform;
• collection of monetary occupation signs.

Interesting fact. The museum is a storage place for a symbolic relic, personifying a triumphal event, a banner that Soviet soldiers hoisted over the Reichstag building on April 30, 1945.

Hall of Generals

This room presents a gallery of sculptural portraits awarded with the order Victory. This award of the highest military level was approved in accordance with the Decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR (November 8, 1943). Bronze busts of prominent representatives of the command structure were made by Zurab Tsereteli. Shields with images of orders of war are located around the perimeter of the room.

Among the decoration objects of the hall there is a sword made of valuable steel of the Zlatoust masters, a shield, a scabbard inlaid with semi-precious stones of the Ural Mountains.

Hall of Fame

The main hall is dedicated to the Heroes of the Soviet Union, Heroes of Russia. Surnames and names are carved on the white surface of the marble pillars along the walls. At the entrance portal there are busts of military pilots A. I. Pokryshkin, I. N. Kozhedub, who were awarded the title of Hero three times.

The central place is occupied by the sculptural image of the "Victorious Soldier" 10 meters high (sculptor V. I. Znoba). A sword made by Tula's gunsmiths is placed on a granite pedestal.

Above are the bas-relief coats of arms of the heroic cities. The ceiling is decorated with the image of the Order of Victory.

Hall of Memory and Sorrow

Memories of almost 27 million who did not return from the war are immortalized by a white marble composition called "Sorrow" (creator of the sculpture L. Kerbel).

Wall surfaces and floors are decorated with red and black marble slabs. Inclined platforms are covered with red fabric material.

Ceiling hanging decorations, which are brass chains adorned with crystal crystals, symbolize tears for the fallen heroes.

Sadness and mourning emphasize the features of lighting, minor musical accompaniment: wall lighting fixtures shaped like candles, Mozart's Requiem.

Interesting fact. 385 volumes of the Book of Memory are stored under glass, containing information about the dead and missing during the battles. Since 1995, an electronic version of the Book of Memory has been formed, containing information at the regional and federal levels. The goals of the departments involved in maintaining an electronic personal catalog, the All-Russian Book of Memory are to preserve the names of the dead, to assist in the search for information about unknown destinies at the request of relatives, organizations.

Museum of military equipment on Poklonnaya Gora

The open platform of military equipment presents 300 copies of technical means, weapons used during the Second World War. A separate section is devoted to each type of the Armed Forces of the Soviet Army.

The Artillery exposition provides visitors with the opportunity to see the Katyusha, famous for its song, and numerous artillery systems.

The Armored Vehicles section amazes with the power of tanks, self-propelled artillery and anti-aircraft installations. There are samples of equipment supplied by the Allies under Lend-Lease.

The exposition part "Railway Equipment" demonstrates unique exhibits - two armored platforms, part of the armored train "Krasnovostok" produced in 1917, sanitary, freight cars, installation "Destroyed Railway Bridge".

Interesting fact. In the second half of 1943, instead of blowing up the railway track, the Germans used a track destroyer called the "Hook". Its exact copy is contained among the museum exhibits.

"Military Highway", located parallel to " Railway engineering", has at its disposal military vehicles GAZ-AA, Ford GPA amphibian, BMW 1939 of release.

The territory of the sector "Engineering and fortification structures" demonstrates a network of trenches, trenches, dugouts, dugouts.

Aviation equipment is presented both as original copies (Il-4, U-2, La-5, Bell P-63 "Kingcobra", Hawker "Hurricano"), and full-scale copies (Yak-3, Il-2, I-16, I-15 bis).

The water area of ​​the artificial reservoir is used to demonstrate models of ships; ship artillery towers, submarine cabins, torpedoes, and bombs are installed along the banks. In the reservoir, viewers can see the layout of the torpedo boat TK-131 "Riverman of the Angara".

Interesting fact. The cabin of the submarine of the Baltic Fleet Shch-307, which was awarded the Order of the Red Banner for military merits, and its commander M.S. Kalinin became a Hero of the Soviet Union.

The exposition on the first floor contains 6 dioramas, telling about 6 significant military operations:

• December 1941 offensive Soviet army near Moscow;
• Stalingrad battle. Joining fronts;
• Blockade Leningrad;
• Battle of Kursk;
• Forcing the Dnieper;
• Capture of Berlin.

Exposition specificity is the presence of:

• original rare photographs,
• military maps, archival documents,
• audio, video materials that have preserved the chronicle of military events.

The Eternal Flame burns between the museum building and the Monument. It was lit in April 2010 in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Great May Events.

3 park attractions are recognized as symbols of the multinationality of the defenders of the Fatherland, their different religions:

• Church of George the Victorious (1993), which houses the relics of the holy great martyr;
• Memorial Mosque (1997), reminiscent of the feat of the soldiers who professed Islam;
• Synagogue (1998), the exposition of which testifies to the tragedy of the Jewish people;
• Chapel built in memory of the Spanish volunteers who fought on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War (2003).

For nature lovers, the largest flower clock according to the Guinness Book of Records is of interest. 8 thousand flowers are united by a dial circle of 10 meters in diameter. Time is shown by hands 3.5 and 4.5 meters long.

How to get to Poklonnaya Gora

Visitors to the memorial complex can use several options to get to Poklonnaya Gora.

• The subway is the most convenient option. On the blue line (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya) you need to get to the Park Pobedy station. When exiting, follow the signs. After leaving the station, you need to go to the left. If you get off at the Kutuzovskaya station of the Filevskaya line, you will need to walk about 5 minutes to the Arc de Triomphe.
• Bus routes No. 157, No. 205 need to go to the stop "Poklonnaya Gora".
• By electric train departing from the Kievsky railway station, you need to go to the Moscow-Sortirovochnaya point.
• Those wishing to get there by car should drive along Kutuzovsky Prospekt (along the odd side). The park will be visible between the streets of General Ermolov and Minsk. Free parking from Mosfilmovskaya street near the mosque.

Those wishing to visit the Central Museum should take into account a number of features:

• on Mondays, the attraction is closed to visitors;
• open areas, exhibitions operate from 11.00 to 18.30;
• the ticket office closes, the admission of visitors stops 30 minutes before the official closing.

Museum opening hours

Purchasing entrance tickets

Important. Free entrance ticket provided to children under the age of 16.

The official website of the Museum of the Great Patriotic War on Poklonnaya Gora provides for the possibility of buying a ticket, selecting an excursion program online.

Sightseeing tours "The Great Feat of the People", "Dioramas", "Weapons of Victory" last 1 hour 50 minutes.

Thematic excursion programs have been developed:

• "From Moscow to Berlin" (includes excursions "The Fire of Stalingrad", "Moscow is behind us", "Flags over Berlin", "Dnepr - the river of heroes");
• “History for All” (includes the topics “Childhood scorched by war”, “Get up, a huge country”, “If there is war tomorrow”, “Lend-Lease: opinions, myths, historical truth”, “Crimes of Nazism”, “Russian Orthodox Church during the war years");
• “The saved world remembers ...” (“Battles that brought victory”).

The price for groups of 1-4 people is the same as the price sightseeing tours. For groups of 5-35 people the cost is as follows:

• foreign tourists - 500 RUR.,
• main contingent - 300 RUR.,
• preferential contingent - 250 RUR.

An extensive selection of interactive, vacation programs is offered to children.

The name of the program	Age category	Number of persons	Duration (hour)	Price
forced march	9+	15-30	2,5	900 RUB
Dugout, historical journey	8+	15-30	2	700 RUB
The legend of the Russian heroes	6+	10-25	2	400 RUB
Combat vacation	6+	10-25	3,5	800 RUB
Scouts, quest	6+	10-30	1,5	400 RUB
Five redoubts. Birthday, holiday quest	7+	10-30	1,5	1000 RUB
The glory of the Russian bayonet will never fade	12+	10-30	1,5	400 RUB
We won	6+	10-30	1,5	400 RUB
Partisan paths	6+	10-30	1,5	400 RUB
Our squad	12+	10-30	1,5	400 RUB

Groups of 1-25 people (category 7+) can take part free of charge in the excursion programs of the Educational Project "Roads of Victory" (main building).

May 9 at Poklonnaya Hill

Traditionally, the Central Museum of Poklonnaya Gora is one of the main venues for celebrating the anniversary of the victory over the Nazi invaders. A number of activities are underway:

• All-Russian action " St. George Ribbon»,
• Excursion program for Suvorov students, cadets, students of the Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia,
• Show documentaries, performances,
• Gala concert "Songs Great Victory»,
• Festival of Patriotic Song "Heirs of the Winners"
• Concert of amateur art groups.

Since 2015, on the day of St. George the Victorious (May 6), Poklonnaya Hill has become the venue for the parade of cadets. Every year the parade is dedicated to the Anniversary of the Great Victory, as well as to the development cadet movement:

• 2015 - diversity of forms of cadet education,
• 2016 - the unity of the cadet movement,
• 2017 - openness, accessibility of the cadet movement.

45 ceremonial calculations are held in a solemn march, which is observed among 20 thousand participants by veterans, home front workers, heroes of the Fatherland. 2.5 thousand cadets, passing in formation, salute, lay flowers in front of the eternal flame of Glory. The final point is the launch of the white doves of peace.

Not only by public holidays, every day the park complex is recognized as a favorite vacation spot for adults and children. The Virtual Cinema is open, the autodrome is functioning. On the territory of the park there are special paths for cyclists, skateboarders, roller skaters. Sports equipment rental services are provided. Vacationers can visit a cozy cafe.