Contemporary History Museum

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  • Address
    Tverskaya ul 21, Tverskoy
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  • Phone
    299 6724
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  • Transport
    underground rail: Mayakovskaya

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Lonely Planet review

Formerly known as the Revolution Museum, this retro exhibit provides an account of Soviet history from the 1905 and 1917 revolutions up to the 1980s. The highlight is the extensive collection of propaganda posters, in addition to all the Bolshevik paraphernalia. Look for the picture of the giant Palace of Soviets (Dvorets Sovietov) that Stalin was going to build on the site of the blown-up - and now rebuilt - Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.

English-language tours are available with advance notice.