The National Museum of the Udmurt Republic named after Kuzebay Gerd (1920-1941): problems of formation and development
The article discusses the process of formation and development of the National Museum of the Udmurt Republic named after Kuzebay Gerd in 1920-1941. It was organized in Izhevsk as a museum of the local region in the year of formation of the Votsk Autonomous Region (VAO), during the period under consideration it has changed its status and names several times. Based on published materials and archival documents, the key areas and features of the museum's activities are shown: the creation of expositions and exhibitions, the acquisition of funds, staffing, attracting visitors; reasons are noted that significantly influenced the solution of the tasks set, including those related to the constant change of its location. This topic is one of the underdeveloped in the regional historiography. The materials of the study expand the source base and can be used in scientific and educational practice.