Peter's journey through Europe, where he learned some shipbuilding trades, amongst others, showed him how far Russia was behind. When one lives in a country so large, it is easy to get used to how things are and not realize how one matches up to the rest of the world. The museum seems to have done the trick and for those who go still does.
Sounds like Peter believed in the saying “to defeat your fears, one must confront them” (something to that effect) to the point of macabre behavior…
Sounds like an intriguing and interesting place to visit, knowing that you must be prepared for it. Thanks for sharing Muse!
Peter's journey through Europe, where he learned some shipbuilding trades, amongst others, showed him how far Russia was behind. When one lives in a country so large, it is easy to get used to how things are and not realize how one matches up to the rest of the world. The museum seems to have done the trick and for those who go still does.
This is fascinating. I would go to that second floor.