Description of the attraction
The Nikolaev Museum of Military Glory of the sailors-paratroopers is located at Zavodskaya Street, 27. The museum was founded in March 1964 in memory of the landing detachment under the command of K. Olshansky, who landed behind enemy lines on the territory of the seaport of the city of Nikolaev in March 1944. for more than two days he fought with superior enemy forces, held his positions, repelling 18 fierce enemy attacks. To liberate the city from the Nazi invaders, the paratroopers of K. Olshansky did not spare their lives - out of 68 paratroopers, only 12 wounded soldiers remained alive. This was the only operation during the war years when all its participants received the honorary title of Hero of the Soviet Union. In memory of the airborne detachment, the famous museum was founded, which was awarded the title of national.
The exposition of the museum is located in three halls and is represented by models, stands with photographs, real weapons and equipment of paratroopers. All visitors are given a great opportunity to plunge into that most distant, but such an important and alarming time in history. Visiting the museum, you can see many interesting posters, photographs, battle flags, and paintings and sculptures will tell the whole story of those difficult years.
The museum's funds contain more than 500 thousand exhibits, including unique personal items, letters, and weapons. The exposition of the museum includes photocopies of military orders and a historical document - the oath that young soldiers took before fighting the enemy.
The Nikolaev Museum of Military Glory of Marine Paratroopers is not just a place where you can spend leisure time, learn a lot about your national heroes, but here you feel pride in your ancestors and their deeds.
