Rostov museum of military equipment
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Museum of military equipment in the city of Rostov-on-Don is located on the territory of the protected nature reserve "Mukhin bar." The museum was opened in 1998 on the basis of the empty spare item North Caucasus District (SCWO), built in the 60s. XX century. the Soviet government in the event of a third world war. SCWO is a multiple series of underground tunnels and corridors, intersecting tight steel doors that form the so-called catacombs. Even with a nuclear strike these tunnels would serve as the most reliable shelter.

Replacement item has always been a military secret, but after the beginning of the 90s. the complex was completely abandoned, then went about his mysterious dungeons and terrible rumors. Some here believe that conducted secret medical research, and others, that point on the territory of developed and dangerous top secret superweapon.

In fact, "cyberpunk" entourage refuge with his huge size and excellent technical equipment, and also not entirely clear objectives suggests the construction of the darkest thoughts. In the 80-ies. dungeons repeatedly shook some explosions, did not comment on the government, to the same reason, because of which the property was abandoned, too, is unclear. According to the military maps of the complex to this day they have not been preserved. So still do not know exactly how many secret rooms and passages is this mysterious cave.

Museum of military equipment from the first day of opening has become very popular with the locals, it was promoted not only "dark secrets" enveloping the place, but also a huge collection of military equipment of Soviet times. Here you can see the armored personnel carriers, tanks, planes, heavy howitzers, portable machine guns and more. Visitors are allowed to not only learn the history of these exhibits, but also touch their hands. In a renovated bunker presented exhibition of military uniforms, equipment and documents.

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