Vladimir Grusman, former director of the Ethnographic Museum, has died.

Historian and philosopher Vladimir Grusman, who headed the Russian Ethnographic Museum from 1999 to 2019, has died in St. Petersburg. This was reported on December 21 in the Telegram channel of the press service of the governor of the city, Alexander Beglov.

"Vladimir Moiseevich Grusman, an ethnographer, an ascetic in the museum business, a man who devoted himself to preserving the cultural memory of the peoples of Russia, has passed away. I express my deep condolences to his family, friends, colleagues," the press service quoted Beglov as saying.

Under Grusman's leadership, the Russian Ethnographic Museum has become an important center for scientific and educational work. In addition, under his leadership, the cultural institution expanded its international activities. Grusman initiated many projects, including exhibitions dedicated to Orthodox culture, the history of the Jewish people and the traditional beliefs of the peoples of Siberia.

In addition, during the years of his leadership, the museum's cultural ties with such foreign countries as Norway and Afghanistan were significantly expanded. Grusman also paid great attention to the restoration of the historical museum building, including the light ceiling of the Marble Hall.

"Vladimir Moiseevich Grusman has left a vivid mark in the history of Russian and St. Petersburg culture. May his memory be blessed," the message says.

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