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Achievements that still amaze: guest reviews of the Hall of Inventions

Achievements that still amaze: guest reviews of the Hall of Inventions
Photo: Pelageya Tikhonova / RIA News
10.01.2025

Visitors to the National Centre RUSSIA continue to warmly review not only the exposition as a whole but also their experiences in specific halls. The Hall of Inventions, in particular, evokes special admiration, showcasing the major scientific and technological achievements of Russia and the world "predicted" by science fiction writers in their works.

"Interesting achievements that still amaze," noted Nina, a visitor from the Kaluga region.

Designed in the spirit of retrofuturism, the Hall of Inventions at the National Centre RUSSIA resembles a late XIX-century scientist-inventor’s laboratory, immersing guests in the history of bringing to life the bold ideas of science fiction writers. These ideas might have remained unrealized if not for the talent of brilliant scientists and inventors.

"The Hall of Inventions perfectly complemented my understanding of the legacy of our scientists," said Tatyana Kuznetsova, who visited the National Centre during the New Year holidays. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

The exposition showcases the greatest inventions of our compatriots, spanning from 1650 to the present day.

"Surprisingly, after living on this earth for several decades, I discovered new pages of history at the exposition," admitted Anna Yemelyanova from Pushkino in the Moscow region.

The exposition also provides an opportunity to trace the literary works that inspired scientists. For example, the idea for the "Vostok" launch vehicle, which ushered in the era of manned space exploration, was conceived by one of the precursors of science fiction, Cyrano de Bergerac, nearly 300 years before its first launch. Similarly, the invention of something akin to an exoskeleton was predicted in 1957 by Ivan Yefremov in his work "Andromeda Nebula."

"I really liked it here, and soon I'll definitely come up with my own invention," promised young guest Sofia from Sochi, inspired by the exposition. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

In addition to technological novelties, the Hall of Inventions features items like an aerosol fabric spray can and even mobile phones, which were predicted in 1978 by Kir Bulychev in his science fiction novella "A Hundred Years Ahead."

Visitors can leave feedback about the Hall of Inventions and other expositions of the National Centre RUSSIA in a special book located on-site. We welcome guests every day from 10:00 to 20:00, except Mondays.

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