November 14th
Orenburg, Diagnostics, 2A
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Cost
1150 ₽
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Date
14.11
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The educational program about gold mining and the cultural heritage of Orenburg region is a journey into the era of gold mining in the late 19th – early 20th century. Participants will learn how an industry was born in the steppes and the Ural Mountains, where more than 150 mines operated and unique nuggets and minerals were mined.
Local history presenters will recreate the atmosphere of the time through stories about the fates of prospectors, engineering innovations and the cultural significance of mining. Visitors will get acquainted with the collection of minerals – topaz, garnets, quartz, jasper, study historical methods of sand washing on equipment models, see photographs and documents related to prominent personalities of the region.
Special attention is paid to the role of gold and stone in culture and art: from the Hermitage's "Jasper Room" to jewelry and architectural masterpieces. The program will end with an educational quiz, which will consolidate knowledge and form a personal connection with the history of the region.
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