Pavillion № 31 Geology
Pavillion № 31 Geology, Geological exhibition pavilion in Ostankinsky District, Russia.
Description
Pavilion Number 31 Geology is an exhibition building housing mineral collections, rock samples, and displays about how Earth's geological processes work. The exhibition explains mineral formation and the role of rocks and geological structures in nature.
History
The building was constructed in 1939 as part of a major exhibition designed to showcase Soviet achievements in industry and science. Geology held an important place in this exhibition, demonstrating the nation's natural resources and scientific progress.
Culture
The building reflects how Soviet education approached geology as both a science and practical knowledge, which shapes how the spaces and displays are organized.
Practical
The pavilion sits within a park area and is easy to reach by following the visitor pathway. Plan enough time to explore the different exhibition sections and take in the mineral collections throughout the space.
Did you know?
Inside the building, researchers work in laboratories conducting mineral analysis and studying rock samples gathered from across Russia. This active research work is not always visible to visitors but reveals the scientific function behind the exhibition.
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