Siberia man starts museum to commemorate WWII victory

A resident of Siberian vill of Ivan-Ozero has set up a small museum in his logged house to commemorate his ancestors who fought in WWII and to preserve memory of Great Patriotic War for visitors.

exhibition in settlement 300 kilometers from Lake Baikal includes vint weapons, military uniform and or memorabilia.

For years Mikhail Sapizhev has collected items that illustrate life during wartimes.

Sapizhev amassed his collection from relatives, villrs, or while traveling and each exhibit has a unique history behind it.

He sees his dedication to educating young generation.

"People will come here, y will look around, ask questions, get acquainted. I think that one should kw its history, be proud, and cherish it," Sapizhev said.

museum founder also serves as a guide, where he tries to tell stories that will make events of past more familiar to young generation.

For 75th anniversary of end of World War II, Sapizhev has put a special banner on gate of his logged house.

banner has photos of his relatives who fought during war or who were contributing to victory from home.

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