MOGILEV, 5 July (BelTA) – The exposition of the Mogilev Oblast Glory Museum shows the centuries-long and difficult struggles that Belarusians faced in their quest for independence, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the inauguration ceremony for the Mogilev Oblast Glory Museum. The museum was built in Mogilev District next to the legendary Buinichi Field that saw the fiercest battles taking place at the initial stage of the Great Patriotic War, BelTA has learned.
The thousand-year history of the region is brought to life in the halls of the museum, while the voices of historical figures resonating within its walls make the past tangible for visitors, the head of state said. “The exposition explores the lives of the Radimichi tribe, from whom the history of the region began, and not only the region. Mogilev has always been a bridge between the West and the East in peacetime and a bulwark in the times of trials. These lands saw numerous battles of the armies of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, the kings of Poland, and the tzars of Russia,” said the president.
Aleksandr Lukashenko admitted that when he was told about the possibility of the Union State to contribute financially to the construction of the museum, he hesitated for a long time: “I was reluctant because we have so many monuments in our country! I thought: well, we should maintain them, keep them in proper shape. But when Governor Isachenko told me that people were insisting on building this museum and putting this complex in order, I thought: okay, if people want it, it means they will maintain it in order. I really hope so.”
The museum dedicates significant attention to the events of the Great Patriotic War. “And this is right. Especially now, when the truth about that war is being viciously challenged in ‘enlightened’ Europe: Nazis are marching, memorials and monuments are being demolished, and history is being rewritten hypocritically. That is why we sacredly honor the memory of the war veterans, of the people who rebuilt the towns and villages of Mogilev Oblast after the liberation and came to exemplify excellence and dedication to work,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.
Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that the Mogilev Oblast Glory Museum will become truly popular, will carefully preserve and pass on from generation to generation the truth about the Great Victory of our people, and foster love and devotion to the homeland.
The president recalled that the Soviet Union lost about 30 million people in the Great Patriotic War. In order to prevent such things from happening again, it is important to remember the lessons of history. This is one of the reasons why such facilities are built. “This is not because we have nothing to do and nothing more to build. We want you to come here. There is still a generation of Soviet people who honor the memory of the Great Patriotic War. And these people can pass on this experience to the youth, so that young people understand why we do this,” the head of state said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus has largely retained the approaches to this work from Soviet times. “In essence, we are doing everything right. This must be preserved. But when it comes to the form of work, we will think about how to diversify it. But we should not discard it. After abandoning our traditions, principles and morals, we have destroyed a great country. And today, each of them [former Soviet republics] is muddling along on their own. Except for Belarus and Russia that finally took a step toward this unity. But do not think that the former Soviet republics are eager to follow in our footsteps. A huge gap arose between us and them after the collapse of the Soviet Union. But we are fighting. We are showing the way forward by our example. We are trying to become an economic magnet for them, to bring them closer to us. Because these are our peoples, Soviet peoples. They also participated in this war and won together with us,” the head of state noted.
The Mogilev Oblast Glory Museum is located in Mogilev District next to the legendary Buinichi Field, where the fiercest battles took place at the initial stage of the Great Patriotic War. The museum was initially conceived to commemorate military glory, but its concept was later expanded. Now the exposition documents not only the military past, but also the history of the region, its milestones and achievements.
The two-story museum was built in the form of the Order of the Patriotic War. Its exposition was created using the most advanced technologies to create immersive and engaging experiences for visitors. This is symbolic, as the courage and fortitude demonstrated by Mogilev residents during the Great Patriotic War were widely recognized. So were the city’s achievements in economy and culture.
A multimedia format and virtual reality solutions will create immersive experiences to enhance visitor’s engagement. The museum will also serve as a cultural and educational center.
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