Muscat
The National Museum today launched its Russian-language version of the website, in line with the goals of Oman Vision 2040, which aims to enhance digital transformation and introduce Russian-speaking tourists and residents to the treasures of Omani cultural heritage. This initiative contributes to the revival of cultural and museum tourism in the Sultanate of Oman in general, and specifically for the National Museum, while also highlighting the museum’s vital role and its various events, exhibitions, and activities.
The launch ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency Salem bin Mohammed Al-Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and attended by the Chairman of the National Museum Board of Trustees, His Excellency Vladimir Levin, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Sultanate of Oman, along with several officials and cultural enthusiasts.
His Excellency Jamal bin Hassan Al-Mousawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum, stated in a statement to the Oman News Agency that the Russian language is the fourth language in which the museum’s website is available, following Arabic, English, and Chinese. This makes it the first government entity in the Sultanate of Oman to launch a website in Russian, reflecting a genuine desire to enhance cultural cooperation between the two friendly countries and promote the cultural tourism assets of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian-speaking population, which exceeds 300 million people worldwide, allowing them to learn about the history, civilization, and treasures of the Sultanate of Oman.
The launch event included a visual presentation documenting the cultural and museum cooperation between the National Museum and its counterparts in the Russian Federation, showcasing the strong relationships that connect the museum with museums and cultural institutions in Russia. Additionally, guests were given a special tour of the Hermitage Museum’s section titled “Gifts from the Emirs of Bukhara and the Khans of Central Asia to the Russian Imperial Court,” allowing them to enjoy a unique collection of exquisite artifacts made in Bukhara, Khiva, Khwarezm, and Kokand in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
