Myski Museum Undergoing Renovation at Expense of Kiyzassky Open-Pit Mine

This is the first major renovation of the building in more than 20 years

The Kiyzassky Open-Pit Mine is financing a major renovation of the Myskovsky Urban District's Historical and Ethnographic Museum. In rooms with a total area of 250 m2, the flooring has already been completely replaced, the ceiling has been refreshed, new doors have been installed, utilities have been connected, and the walls have been leveled and painted. In addition, the heating unit was moved to the basement, thus freeing up another room for upkeep purposes.

The museum opened its doors in 2003 and has featured several halls with a permanent exhibition since. This includes dozens of exhibits divided by types of indigenous activities: hunting, gathering, fishing, household items, ethnic clothes, etc. The museum has regularly hosted exhibitions of local artists and craftsmen. However, the building was in a dilapidated state and needed to be renovated as soon as possible.

According to the museum's director, Angelika Svistunova, the museum will be able to operate at full capacity once the work is complete.

"We are very grateful to the Kiyzassky Open-Pit Mine for helping us carry out the repairs, which were long awaited not only by employees, but also all local citizens. Whole families and groups come to us for excursions. It is important to tell Myski residents about the history of the place where they were born and live. Now, lectures and excursions will take place in bright and cozy rooms."

The renovated museum building will open its doors to visitors towards the end of the year. In addition to the exhibits already familiar to Myski residents, there are plans to install interactive screens on which visitors will be able to find information about the town and region in real time.