Kuzbass achievements will be showcased at the "Journey Across Russia" exposition
The history
of coal discovery, fuel exports to China, and the creation of the Kuznetsk Coal
Basin (Kuzbass) will be presented to visitors at the large-scale "Journey
Across Russia" exposition, which will open at the National Centre RUSSIA
on March 1.
Kuzbass
will be featured in the area dedicated to the Siberian Federal District. The
exposition of the Siberian Federal District will introduce visitors to
Siberia’s natural landmarks and economic achievements.
The
Kuznetsk Coal Basin is located in the south of Western Siberia. It is one of
the largest coal deposits in the world. In addition to the coal industry,
Kuzbass is also home to metallurgy, the chemical industry, and mechanical
engineering.
Coal mining
began here in the second decade of the 18th century and was carried out
manually until 1917.
Among the
items showcasing the district’s achievements, visitors will also see models of
a high-speed train locomotive and the Baikal Neutrino Telescope.
The "Geography Lessons" exposition at the National Centre RUSSIA is drawing to a close.
The lecture concluded the series of educational meetings held as part of the "Exploring Russia" project.
President of the UNESCO General Conference, Khondker Mohammad Talha, visited the National Centre RUSSIA and toured the “Journey Across Russia” exposition.
