Mass cultural work of the Moscow Zoo in 1953–1954 and its interaction with Moscow institutions
https://doi.org/10.28995/2658-6541-2023-5-3-28-43
Abstract
The article considers such an important aspect of the Moscow Zoo’s activities in 1953–1954 as mass cultural work with visitors, as well as with attendees during the visits of the Zoo staff to sponsored institutions and organizations. The author considers in detail not only statistics, but also the issues of the implementation of mass cultural work in the Moscow Zoo. Besides, the article describes the difficulties the staff and management of the Zoo faced in organizing excursions, lectures, children’s parties, young zoo biologists camp and exhibitions.
The mass cultural work of the Moscow Zoo was focused on Muscovites and guests of the capital. It was carried out according to the tasks of the Moscow City Executive Committee, which, on the one hand, required the fulfillment of all planned indicators. On the other hand, it allowed the management of the Moscow Zoo to make extensive use of contacts and cooperation with other institutions of Moscow, i.e., parks, cinemas, theaters, tour bureaus etc. to implement mass cultural work with visitors and attendees as well as to conduct an advertising campaign about the work of the Zoo.
About the Author
M. A. Andreev
Russian State University for the Humanities
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail A. Andreev, Cand. of Sci. (History)
6, Miusskaya Sq., Moscow, 125047
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Andreev M.A. Mass cultural work of the Moscow Zoo in 1953–1954 and its interaction with Moscow institutions. History and Archives. 2023;5(3):28-43. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2658-6541-2023-5-3-28-43
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