Museum
Museum of Almazov National Medical Research Centre
On 27 May 2011, Vladimir Almazov, the founder and the first director of the Almazov Centre, Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, could have celebrated his 80th birthday. On 19 May 2011, the Centre’s museum was inaugurated as part of the commemorative activities to mark the 80th anniversary.
Today, this is not just a museum dedicated to the life and work of the great scientist but also a monofunctional space presenting the Almazov Centre as a modern research facility. The museum’s exhibition featuring a photo chronicle illustrates scientific, social and educational activities of academician Almazov. Currently, the museum's collection includes more than 500 attributed items and more than 1,000 items stocked in the auxiliary fund.
Student days of Vladimir Almazov
Vladimir Almazov, second-year student
Vladimir Almazov at the military training in Kronshtadt, summer 1953
Vladimir Almazov and his fellow students at the parade on November 7, 1949
Vladimir Almazov and his fellow students at the parade on November 7, 1949
Vladimir Almazov and his fellow students at the parade on November 7, 1949
Photo signed “Skipped the lecture on surgery”, April 30, 1952
Saturday of volunteer work, April 29, 1950
Peterhof (Peter’s Palace), 1954
Photo signed “Nice to take a picture with Peter the Great on the background and wearing my hat before I lose it”, autumn 1952
Summer 1954
Vladimir Almazov and a PhD student from China
Photo signed “Hospital surgery lecture room, March 1953”
With fellow students
Almazov National Medical Research Centre (9th floor)
2 Akkuratova street, St. Petersburg
Only organized groups are allowed, please contact in advance: +7 (812) 702-37-49 ext. 005569