In the early 16th century, independent lands and principalities united under the protection of Moscow and created the Russian centralized state. The conquest of the Kazan and Astrakhan Khanates was of great importance both for the Russian state and for further development of the Lower Volga region. It was the beginning of the exploration of new lands and the development of navigation and trade on the Volga.
It was not until the early 1580s that opportunities opened up for the construction of fortified towns, which formed a strong watch line. Samara was the first to be built in 1586 with Tsaritsyn to follow in 1589.
The thematic section, which is dedicated to the history of the city, is one of the most interesting ones in the museum. It houses documents, authentic exhibits on the history of Tsaritsyn, and rare artefacts.
Another thematic section at the exhibition is devoted to the Golden Horde. More than 200 unique items from the museum’s archaeological collection are displayed there. Visitors can see unique tiles, crockery, clothing and a collection of bronze mirrors.
The section devoted to the nature of the Volgograd Region is also of interest. This is the only area of the Volga Region where steppe and semi-desert, as well as forest landscapes — floodplain and ravine forests — coexist.
It was not until the early 1580s that opportunities opened up for the construction of fortified towns, which formed a strong watch line. Samara was the first to be built in 1586 with Tsaritsyn to follow in 1589.
The thematic section, which is dedicated to the history of the city, is one of the most interesting ones in the museum. It houses documents, authentic exhibits on the history of Tsaritsyn, and rare artefacts.
Another thematic section at the exhibition is devoted to the Golden Horde. More than 200 unique items from the museum’s archaeological collection are displayed there. Visitors can see unique tiles, crockery, clothing and a collection of bronze mirrors.
The section devoted to the nature of the Volgograd Region is also of interest. This is the only area of the Volga Region where steppe and semi-desert, as well as forest landscapes — floodplain and ravine forests — coexist.
Exhibits are marked with AR stickers for identification purposes.
