THE MUSEUMS OF THE PENZA REGION IN 1945 – THE 1953RD YEARS
The museums as cultural institutions carry out functions of preservation, broadcasting, studying of culture and culturally significant phenomena. In article features of museum work in 1945–1953 on materials of the Penza region are considered. In post-war years in the country it was necessary, including, to restore and museum work as many museums in the years of war stopped the work, some were evacuated to other regions of the country. It didn´t concern the museums of the Penza region as the area during war remained in the back. Nevertheless, their habitual work was broken, even in the first post-war years the art gallery was for a long time closed due to the lack of heating. Besides research and cultural and educational work, the museums as well as other cultural institutions were involved in propaganda activities, actively participating in various political campaigns.