Russian Museum of the Forest

About museum

In Zamoskvorechye, Moscow, the Russian Museum of the Forest is located, dedicated to the forest riches of our planet. The museum presents forest natural communities, the plants and animals of forest habitats, the history of forest use and modern forestry, the history and present of forest science and forestry legislation in Russia, and the forest in culture and art. The museum's exhibitions and guided tours are intended for a wide range of visitors. The museum's goal is to popularize knowledge about Russia's forests and forestry, to foster a careful attitude toward forest resources, and to introduce the principles of sustainable forest use. The museum maintains a continuous thread of generational succession through its exhibitions and tours, drawing attention to the past, present, and future of the forest.