Exhibition "Memorial Museum of R. L. Samoylovich"

About exhibition

Located in the center of Azov, in an early 20th-century merchant mansion, is the memorial museum of Rudolf Lazarevich Samoylovich, a renowned Arctic–Antarctic researcher. The exhibition occupies two small rooms with a partially restored interior. The collection includes the scientist's personal belongings, photographs from the family archive, scientific works, documents, and books. Visitors will learn about the history of the exploration of the Russian North and the study of the Arctic's natural resources through the biography of a well-known scientist who devoted his life to the icy continent. R. L. Samoylovich organized more than 20 scientific Arctic expeditions and led the operation to rescue the Italian crew of Umberto Nobile's crashed airship. Additional service – guided tours (cost from 300 to 800 rubles for a group of 1 to 25 people). Tickets are available at the Azov Museum box offices and on the "VMuzey" portal.