The Novosibirsk Metropolitan invited museum visitors to “be proud” that they “had the good fortune to live in Russia”

Metropolitan of Novosibirsk and Berdsk Nikodim consecrated the park "Russia is my history". He said that every visitor "should be proud that he had the good fortune to live in Russia."

Metropolitan Nikodim of Novosibirsk consecrated the patriotic park "Russia - My History". Vladyka was also introduced to the exposition “In the beginning was the Word” about Slavic writing, the press center of the diocese reported.

“This exposition is aimed at ensuring that the younger generation knows its history, and not only knows it, but also understands it,” the metropolitan said. - When people understand what happened, they will love their Fatherland even more and admire the feat of their compatriots. We see that we have a great and powerful country with a 1000-year history, many European countries cannot boast of such a rich history, and, of course, everyone who gets acquainted with our history here should be proud that he had the good fortune to live right in Russia."

After the consecration of the building, the Metropolia and Russia - My History signed a cooperation agreement, the press center added.

“Before signing this document, the Novosibirsk Metropolis, the diocese, and the clergy provided us with great help and support. We felt prayerful care for us,” said Alexei Pronin, director of the park.

The Patriotic Museum "Russia - My History" is located in the building of the former Garrison House of Officers. It opened in 2017. The cost of the park amounted to 537 million rubles, of which 430 million rubles were allocated from the regional budget, wrote Taiga.info . The park's exposition reproduces the multimedia space of the same name at VDNKh in Moscow, which was prepared with the participation of representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church.