The exhibition "Constructors of Science" is set to open on June 20th at the Shchusev Architecture Museum in Moscow. The exhibition is dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences and aims to showcase the image of the Soviet scientist as the creator of a new world. Curated by Ksenia Kokorina, the exhibition features artifacts from the collection of the Scientific Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts.
The idea behind the project is to present a collective image of the Soviet scientist who constructed a new world and transformed the lives of Soviet people. The exhibition delves into the role of young Soviet scientists who were celebrated as heroes of their time. They were featured in films, books, and various forms of art, becoming prominent figures in the cultural landscape of the era.
The exhibition also explores the era in which the Soviet scientist lived and worked. It showcases the achievements of Soviet scientists who developed the first artificial Earth satellite, contributed to the flight of Yuri Gagarin, and built the world's first atomic power station in Obninsk and the first atomic icebreaker "Lenin".
Moreover, the exhibition pays special attention to the architecture of scientific institutions and science cities. These institutions were typically located in green areas and were designed to provide a rational and comfortable environment for scientists to work and live. They exemplified the high status of Soviet science and its role in building a new world.
The exhibition will be open to visitors from June 21st to September 15th at the Shchusev Architecture Museum. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the legacy of Soviet scientists and their contributions to various fields.
