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History and Local Lore
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| History and Local Lore Museum (Историко-Краеведческий) Gavannaya/Gavanaya 4 (Гаванная 4) |
This museum covers the entire history of Odessa from the 14th century to present day. This museum has tens of thousands of pictures and photographs of Odessa, giving the patron a real sense of the spirit of Odessa.
Included in the exhibits are historical theater tickets, documents, money, military metals, and historical clothing. Old weapons and other exhibits illustrate Russian wars against the Ottoman Empire. Many of the exhibits show the Ukrainian liberation war against Polish magnates in 1648-1654. Included is a section on the Crimean War (1853-1856). There is also a section entitled "Sister Cities" showing the many international cities that Odessa has close ties with.
Inquire about the world war 2 museum (вторая мировая война музей), which is located in the back through a picturesque courtyard with life-sized statues of famous figures. The WW II museum is a large room full of equipment and photos of World War Two, including trophies captured in battle, the banners of the military units that liberated the city, and the weapons and personal belongings of the Soviet soldiers. Of special interest is the water ration cards. Odessa is the only city to ever have rationed water.
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Statues from the original Katherine Monument which were added to the restored monument in the summer of 2007 and are no longer in the museum courtyard. |
Photo without the men flanking it, summer 2007 |
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