Ryazan's new Russia centre Exhibits and opening

Oct 5

Vremya reports that a new National Centre Russia branch opened in Ryazan that day. Klim Sanatkin tours the permanent exhibition Soul of Ryazan—Heart of Russia, with interactive balloon and cockpit installations, natural and folklore displays, regional crafts and accounts of local achievements. Guide Yulia Sidorova explains the folklore section and attributes Dobrynya Nikitich's regional origin to legend. Visitor Olga Moskalenko praises the technology and says the exhibition taught her about Saltykov-Shchedrin's local role. The report describes the branch as the first in the Central Federal District and fourth in Russia, established on Putin's instructions. It airs Oreshkin reading Putin's greeting and a separate exhibition-tour comment by Oreshkin about local identity. Malkov welcomes the new forum and exhibition venue; Virtuozova presents its letter O with the griffin-phoenix emblem. Sanatkin describes a 9,500-square-metre building near the Ryazan Kremlin and the Russia Department Store's crafts, souvenirs and food products. Further visitor reactions and the correspondent's closing remarks emphasize public access and opportunities for younger visitors. The positive assessments and intended educational benefits are the speakers' and broadcaster's account.

The Ryazan branch of the National Centre Russia opens on 5 October 2026, described by Governor Pavel Malkov and Vremya as the first regional branch in the Central Federal District and the fourth in the country. At the formal ceremony, Maxim Oreshkin reads Vladimir Putin's greeting on regional heritage, achievements and the centre's intended educational and meeting role. Malkov describes the site's transformation and promises further development; Natalia Virtuozova says admission is free and presents the branch's griffin-phoenix emblem. The host announces a regional first-class contribution medal for Virtuozova and names Sber as general partner. Evgeny Titov invites visitors to try AI-enabled technologies in its smart coworking space. Vremya's on-scene report separately tours the interactive permanent exhibition, Soul of Ryazan—Heart of Russia, interviews a guide and visitors, and reports a 9,500-square-metre building near the Ryazan Kremlin with a Russia Department Store. Official expectations about future educational value, attraction and prosperity remain attributed.