The Breakthrough of the Siege of Leningrad Panorama museum

The Breakthrough museum documents how Soviet forces reopened access to a German-encircled city in 1943 through detailed collections and authentic equipment displays. The building presents its materials in contemporary galleries where visitors encounter military artifacts, personal items, and documentary materials from the period.

The museum opened in 2018 and focuses on 1943 events when Soviet armies broke through to reach a blockaded city. This military success marked the beginning of the end of nearly 900 days of German siege.

The museum's name points to a turning moment in Soviet history and shows how people understand this period. The displays convey how residents experienced daily life and supported one another during the blockade.

The museum sits in a residential neighborhood and works best during daytime hours when natural light serves the exhibits well. It helps to plan at least an hour for your visit since the collections are substantial.

The museum uses large-scale dioramas that combine actual military equipment with painted backdrops to recreate combat scenes from January 1943. This three-dimensional approach lets visitors grasp the setting more directly than photographs or text alone could offer.

Location: Kirovsky District

Inception: January 18, 2018

GPS coordinates: 59.90891,30.99531

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00