Russia celebrates: the world's largest Jewish Museum

In a national and impressive ceremony the largest Jewish museum in the world was inaugurated today in central Moscow, which tells the story of the history of the Jewish people, from the creation of the world to this present day, including all periods of exiles that the Jewish nation went through, until the time of martyrdom of the Jews in the 70 years of communism in the Soviet Union.

"The purpose of the museum," says the initiator of the museum, Russia's Chief Rabbi Hgr"b Lazar, "to give everyone everywhere, to learn about the past, present and future of the wonders of the chosen people."

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday in his speech, referring to being a partner in the establishment of the museum: "One more step to achieve the goal of preventing anti-Semitism in Russia"

Israel's President Shimon Peres took part in the ceremony, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov, Israeli Ambassador to Russia, President of the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Soviet Union, Governor Lev Leviev, ambassadors, dignitaries, donors and friends of the community.

In his speech, Peres said excitedly: "I came for the Jewish people and the State of Israel to say thank you to Russia for its triumph against the Nazis and the liberation of my people from the death camps and gas chambers."

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said: "We have a common duty to defend the honor of the fallen and their memory and the museum is a concrete embodiment of dialogue and agreement between the nations."

Likewise, the president of the Association of Jewish Communities of Russia Alexander Breda spoke in his speech.

With the end of the official part, the participants went on a tour of the huge museum wings, which was built for eight years, and spans 9,000 square meters, with technology and most sophisticated and developed imaging accessories.

The museum, which is actually a learning center, has a special department for children, gift shop, and a Glatt Kosher coffee shop.

Entrance is with a fee. It is open on weekdays, and on Erev Shabbat and holidays until noon.

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