Museum of the History of Donetsk Militsiya, Law enforcement history museum in Donetsk, Ukraine.
The Museum of the History of Donetsk Militsiya is an institution that collects and displays objects related to law enforcement in the region. Its rooms contain uniforms, equipment, weapons, and documents spanning several decades.
The institution was founded in 1974 and records the evolution of police forces in Donetsk Oblast from that time forward. Photographs, personal items, and official records show the major shifts in how law enforcement worked.
The exhibits show how law enforcement adapted to the needs of local communities and what role police officers played in daily life across the region. You can see how these changes reflect the lived experience of people here.
The museum is located on Maxim Gorky Street and offers guided tours in Russian language. Visitors should check current opening hours and tour availability before planning a visit.
The museum holds a collection of improvised firearms, including pens that fire bullets, which show how people created innovative solutions under difficult conditions. These objects are rare examples from a particular chapter of regional history.
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