The exhibition describes the organization of the service and everyday life in the streltsy settlements.
The guests of the tower are shown a map of 17th-century Smolensk, which was made on the basis of historical documents. The city market is marked by spoons and a cup, and next to the Sovereign’s Court is an award kopeck, the “grandmother” of modern medals.
Estates and churches, markets and quarters of Smolensk are carefully drawn. Particular attention was paid to the Smolensk fortress wall. At that time, the city was protected by all 38 towers. Museum staff made exact drawings of all fortifications based on historical sources.
The reconstructed costumes of the streltsy and city residents are displayed next to authentic cast and chased buttons, women’s jewelry, and pectoral crosses. A visitor to the tower, which was built more than four centuries ago, will see about 200 artifacts from the collection of the museum and private collections.
The guide’s story about the streltsy cuisine is complemented by a quiz about cereals that were traditional for the 17th century. At the end of the tour, the visitors can take a streltsy oath by reading the original text on the scroll.
Smolensk historians, researchers and employees of the Smolensk State University prepared the exhibition together with museum specialists.
Exhibits are marked with AR stickers for identification purposes.
The guests of the tower are shown a map of 17th-century Smolensk, which was made on the basis of historical documents. The city market is marked by spoons and a cup, and next to the Sovereign’s Court is an award kopeck, the “grandmother” of modern medals.
Estates and churches, markets and quarters of Smolensk are carefully drawn. Particular attention was paid to the Smolensk fortress wall. At that time, the city was protected by all 38 towers. Museum staff made exact drawings of all fortifications based on historical sources.
The reconstructed costumes of the streltsy and city residents are displayed next to authentic cast and chased buttons, women’s jewelry, and pectoral crosses. A visitor to the tower, which was built more than four centuries ago, will see about 200 artifacts from the collection of the museum and private collections.
The guide’s story about the streltsy cuisine is complemented by a quiz about cereals that were traditional for the 17th century. At the end of the tour, the visitors can take a streltsy oath by reading the original text on the scroll.
Smolensk historians, researchers and employees of the Smolensk State University prepared the exhibition together with museum specialists.
Exhibits are marked with AR stickers for identification purposes.
