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The \u041c\u0443\u0437\u0435\u0439 \u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0438 \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043d\u044b was founded in 1990. It is part of Sechenov University. The museum is dedicated to the history of medicine in Russia. It holds a vast collection. It has about 70000 items. These items tell the story of medical progress.
The \u041c\u0443\u0437\u0435\u0439 \u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0438 \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043d\u044b occupies 500 square meters with permanent shows. Temporary exhibitions cover 50 square meters. A museum store occupies 200 square meters.
This is not just a display of old tools. The \u041c\u0443\u0437\u0435\u0439 \u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0438 \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043d\u044b offers insights into the minds of medical pioneers. Imagine early doctors. They had limited resources. They faced enormous challenges. Yet they pushed the boundaries of knowledge.
The \u041c\u0443\u0437\u0435\u0439 \u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0438 \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043d\u044b operates under the Ministry. It functions as a non-profit educational organization. Annually about 4000 visitors come to the museum. They want to explore its historical and natural history collections.
Before you leave note this. The \u041c\u0443\u0437\u0435\u0439 \u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0438 \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043d\u044b only accepts pre-arranged visits. Contact them in advance. Their phone number is (499) 248-35-18. The museum’s director can be reached at (499) 248-10-86.
Now consider the dedication of the staff. Ten employees manage this treasure trove. They preserve medical history. They also share it with the world. The chief curator is Arseniy Vladimirovich Chernomorskiy. Contact him to learn more.
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