Museum of the History of Religion

Museum of the History of Religion Museum of the History of Religion, unique in its kind, since few are taken to work in this category, but still managed to assemble a collection, numbering more than 180 thousand. Pieces.
Initially, he thought the Soviet authorities as a kind of propaganda of atheism, so his first place accommodation was Kazan Cathedral. But the museum staff, naoboorot, conducted educational activities among the people, to explain the complex evolution of religious beliefs and cults, as well as preserving the unique period pieces, which were to be destroyed. The museum is divided into thematic areas by type of religion, but none of them are not preferred, since its main task is to tell about the history and cultural traditions of the various peoples, rather than the imposition of preferences. It is open to visitors every day from 10:00 to 18:00, except on Wednesdays.

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