Музей історії Керченсько-Ельтигенського десанту, Military history museum in Kerch, Russia.
The Museum of the History of the Kerch-Eltigen Landing Operation is a memorial site in Kerch dedicated to this World War II amphibious campaign. The building holds uniforms, weapons, photographs, documents, and personal items of soldiers who participated in this operation.
The landing operation took place in 1943 on the shores of Crimea and was one of the largest Soviet amphibious campaigns of the war. The museum building was opened in 1985 to preserve the memory of soldiers who died in this battle.
The museum tells the story of a significant military event that holds deep meaning for the people of this region. The displays focus on how local and Soviet troops came together during this moment in history.
Visitors can listen to guided presentations and study exhibits with explanatory texts to understand the operation and its details. The location is within the city and allows visitors to easily explore nearby historical sites from the same period.
The museum displays objects recovered directly from the landing sites, connecting the exhibition to the actual locations along the shore. These direct links to the landing areas help visitors connect the operation to the geographical spaces where it unfolded.
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