One for the kids, where they've smashed the boring don't-touch rules. It's a small creative space with activities and interactive exhibits based on Russian fairy tales. Even scary-looking Baba Yaga is there. It has some great little wooden toys for sale.
In the World of Fairytales Museum
Western European Russia
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