Museums of Slobodzeya District

The History Museum of Sukleya village houses an impressive collection of approximately 3,000 exhibits, together painting a comprehensive picture of the village’s history across every historical era. The museum carefully traces the life paths of village inhabitants throughout the generations, alongside the stories of notable figures who called Sukleya home.

Among the museum’s treasures are genuinely unique household and ethnographic items, including a 19th-century loom, traditional samovars, hand-woven carpets and homespun towels that speak to the daily rhythms of village life through the centuries. The collection also encompasses important historical documentation — photographs and documents from the World War II era, as well as pictures, documents and personal belongings connected to fellow countrymen who stood at the very origins of Pridnestrovie’s creation, including veterans who fought in the military conflict of 1992.

Together, these artifacts create a deeply personal and multifaceted record of Sukleya’s journey through history, from traditional rural life to the defining moments that shaped the modern republic.

The History Museum of Karagash village offers a thoughtfully curated exposition tracing the village’s history, its people, and the traditions and customs that have shaped community life here over generations. Visitors will find several thematic displays organized around key periods: “Karagash in the Period of the MASSR,” “Events of World War II,” and “The Post-War Period, the 1990s — Formation of Pridnestrovie” — together forming a chronological journey through the village’s evolving identity across the 20th century.

Beyond these historical exhibitions, the museum’s collection continues to grow with the addition of numismatic, bonistic and philatelic items — coins, paper currency and stamps that add yet another dimension to the museum’s holdings, appealing to collectors and history enthusiasts alike.

The History Museum of Slobodzeya unfolds its story across four distinct exhibition halls, guiding visitors through the town’s complete history — from its very foundation right up to the present day.

The first hall transports visitors back to the dwellings and traditional household items used by Moldavian peasants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering an intimate glimpse into daily rural life of that era. The second hall shifts focus to the turbulent military-political and social events that unfolded between 1901 and 1945, capturing a period of profound transformation. Moving into the third hall, the exposition traces the post-war history of the region, featuring a beautifully recreated living room interior furnished with authentic objects from the 1950s and 1960s, alongside additional exhibits that vividly characterize the broader Soviet period.

The museum’s journey concludes in its final hall, dedicated entirely to the history of the founding and development of Pridnestrovie itself, bringing the narrative full circle into the modern era.

Beyond its exhibitions, the museum also serves as a helpful information point for tourists, where visitors can pick up free tourist maps, booklets and brochures covering destinations throughout Pridnestrovie — making it a valuable starting point for further exploration of the region.

The History Museum of Korotnoye village holds an extensive collection of documents chronicling the 353rd Rifle Division, the unit responsible for liberating the village in April 1944 — a pivotal moment in the village’s wartime history that forms a core part of the museum’s mission to preserve local memory.

The museum’s first exhibition hall opened in 2019, bearing the evocative title “Events, Traditions, People of the People of the XVIII-XX Centuries. 30 Years.” This thoughtfully assembled exhibition showcases a rich array of household items, intricately embroidered towels, traditional wedding paraphernalia and other artifacts spanning these centuries — together offering visitors a tangible connection to the everyday lives, customs and celebrations of the generations who called Korotnoye home.

The History Museum of Nezavertaylovka unveiled its renewed exposition in 2014, showcasing the historical and everyday life of the village alongside a rich collection of ethnographic items that bring the community’s cultural heritage vividly to life.

What sets this museum apart is its genuinely interactive approach to preserving local traditions. Every year, the museum hosts engaging master classes where visitors can learn to make traditional reeled dolls and create boutonnieres for the festive Maslenitsa and Martisor holidays — hands-on experiences that connect participants directly to age-old customs. Beyond these workshops, the museum regularly organizes fascinating interactive events featuring elements of theatrical performance and concert programs, transforming a typical museum visit into something altogether more immersive.

Among the museum’s most beloved offerings is the chance to step back into the New Year’s atmosphere of the 1950s and 60s, complete with the opportunity to participate in stylized traditional rituals that remain inherent to the unique cultural identity of Nezavertaylovka village.