The history of the formation, development and activities of the museum institution in the Moscow Kremlin spans almost three centuries, during which there have been periods of high growth, rapid development of museum and scientific work, periods of literally heroic struggle for the preservation of national relics, as well as failures, oblivion and revival. The history of the museum in the Kremlin, in the very heart of the country, has always been inseparable from the history of the Russian state.
The history of the Moscow Kremlin reflects all the events that have taken place in the country – wars, popular uprisings, changes of monarchs and ruling regimes, economic and political reforms. However, no matter how the situation in the state develops, not the least role in the history of any institution is played by its head, who has the task of solving administrative and practical problems and leading the team of subordinates.
