The Museum of Submarines in Moscow as a Modern Achievement of the Russian Navy

In Russia there are many museums that differ in the themes and scope of the exhibits. One of them, perhaps, is difficult to call a museum in the literal sense. It's not just an exhibition sample, it's a real submarine! What is interesting about the museum of submarines in Moscow?

Quiet harbor for the submarine

A unique diesel vessel of the brand B-396 is moored near the embankment. A real military submarine, before it was used in the armament of the domestic fleet. Performing the functions of an open-air museum, she suggests feeling part of the team and see how the seamen's service is organized.

The Museum of Submarines in Moscow is not the only exhibition that represents the furrowing sea spaces of military equipment. A similar exhibition is in the Northern capital. As for the Tushino-based boat, it belongs to the type of modern technical generations. For more than one decade, the B-396 served in the Northern Fleet. The submarine museum will tell visitors that it used to be patriotic named "Novosibirsk Komsomolets", and later was written off to become part of an unbelievable exhibition.

Modern achievements

If we consider the exhibition as a whole, the B-396 is a separate exhibit. In future plans - the opening of a whole complex, opening the veil over the Russian fleet. How many of us, ordinary citizens of our country, have the opportunity to see firsthand such a technique?

Now the museum-submarine in Moscow (in Tushino) allows you to do it at any convenient time. The military sphere is largely hidden from prying eyes and, of course, to see personally the place where our sailors serve, both adults and children want. Despite the fact that the huge fleet range is currently represented by the B-396 model, many express the hope that other military ships will be presented to the audience as part of the program to improve the museum. By the way, the press repeatedly appeared information that the museum will be replenished with a unique amphibian aircraft.

Preservation of originality

Today the museum of submarines in Moscow attracts residents of the capital and visiting tourists. Few know the very prehistory. While anchoring the B-396 near the embankment, the main task was to maintain maximum reliability. In other words, the boat is presented as it really is. The only thing was to modernize the internal premises: to expand the aisles (including corridors, for which people with disabilities could move), to abandon the sleeping places of seamen. It was a forced measure, otherwise visitors would not have enough free space.

Components

Who among us represents what the submarine is made of? And if you draw a picture in your head, it does, then you can hardly guess how the compartments are actually constructed. Museum-submarine B-396 consists of real buildings. This model includes seven compartments, each of which can be viewed. What are they?

1. Torpedo part. Holds combat stock (mines, torpedoes), radio room, navigation devices. Visitors will appreciate a rescue suit, get acquainted with the ship market.
2. The living compartment consists of decks, where the commander's cabin is located, a demonstration hall where lectures are held.
3. At the central post are location, acoustic and navigational logging. Almost every detail is in working order. On a special ladder you can go to the bridge and the upper deck.
4. Rechargeable. Previously, it housed part of the residential part. Now exhibits and materials telling the history of development of various types of submarines were brought here.
5. The diesel housing is equipped with a control panel, several associated systems.
6. In the engine compartment there is an electric motor. To assess it with your own eyes, there is a special cut-out.
7. The final part, the aft compartment includes separate devices, a hatch for emergency rescue, the mechanisms of the entire ship system. And, of course, part of the crew's remaining berths.

In addition, the museum "Submarine" in Moscow (photo attached) contains residential cabins, an isolator where sick sailors were treated, a bathroom-shower room.

Technical device

Many visitors will notice a large number of different devices. Navigation equipment is the most important part of the whole ship. The explanation for this is quite simple - the boat does not contain portholes (at least in sufficient numbers), since the main underwater orientation is performed according to instrument readings.

A special feature of the exhibition will be the elevated state of the B-396. The boat, exceeding in length of 90 meters, was installed on the platform, which allows one to glance at the set of screws located on the "belly". The submarine partially retained the defensive weapons, which it always has in its stock.

Pleasant addition

The B-396 will not be the only exhibition model. The museum of submarines in Moscow will attract to other exhibits, by which it is simply impossible to pass. So, in the neighborhood there is an assault boat. "Scat" is very fast. The proportional doors are designed for landing. The technics can be viewed visually, the passage inside is forbidden.

The embankment of the museum complex will lead you to the ekranoplan, which connected the features of the ship and aircraft. "Eaglet" is able to rise above any surface. Its purpose is to land an assault in hard-to-reach places. Given the inability to look inside, visitors will be presented with a visual simulator, after which they feel themselves the commander of this unusual vessel.

Another interesting exposition, which can not be called a museum exhibit. The educational center suggests modeling of the most important historical events. With the help of 3D graphics and computer special effects you will feel yourself as a spectator. "Fairway" recreates a picture of underwater battles, leaving the impression, as if you were their participant.

Pleasant impressions!

Undoubtedly, those wishing to look at the achievements of the navy and see firsthand how the life of the sailors are organized will not be able to avoid the Submarine Museum in Moscow. Reviews about it contain mostly warm responses. Not inferior in scale to the cruiser "Aurora", the B-396 is an excellent opportunity to visit the floating facility of the type presented. Submarine as a unique museum in the open air will not cease to amaze spectators with its power and grandeur.