Memorable Dates of Russia: Moscow to launch the historical and documental exhibition "Medieval Tula" marking the 500th anniversary of Tula Kremlin

On September 24, 2020, the Exhibition Hall of Federal Archives in Moscow will hold the opening of the historical and documental exhibition "Medieval Tula", which is marking the 500th anniversary of the construction of the Tula Kremlin. This project engaged the State Archives of the Russian Federation, the Russian State Historical Archives, the Russian State Military Historical Archive, the Russian State Archives of Film and Photo Documents, the Russian National Library, and the State Archives of Tula Region.

The exposition features more than 200 exhibits, including original archival documents that spotlight the role of the fortified city defending the Russian borders, museum items, and newsreels. Part of the exhibition is presented on multimedia screens providing Tula and settlements of Zasechnaya Line (Border Line) on maps of the XVIII-XIX centuries.

The exhibition will run from September 25 to November 8, 2020.