Unveiling the Secrets of Afanasy Nikitin: A Journey "Over Three Seas" at the State Museum of Oriental Art

Dec 14, 2023

Moscow (Russia), Dec 14 (ANI/ TV BRICS): A real journey, a story that became a legend. The exhibition “Over Three Seas, Wanderings of Afanasy Nikitin’’ opened at the State Museum of oriental art. Carpets, Household Utensils, Paintings - all this tells about the culture of the countries visited by the TVER merchant. The journey lasted more than 5 years. Russia, Persia, and lands of modern Azerbaijan. India left one of the most vivid impressions. Video materials are devoted to it at the exhibition. There are posters of the film on the walls, they are also part of the exposition. The film was released in 1958. Both famous and beginning actors took part in the shooting. Another section - sketches of scenery and other materials for the film. Tver principality, buildings from the east, costumes, interior items. These exhibits for the exhibition were provided by the State Central Cinema Museum. Visitors Were Satisfied with The Exposition: Stories Like Afanasy Nikitin's Journey Are Very Inspiring. This strength in its time helped to overcome thousands of kilometres. The details were described by Afanasy Nikitin himself in "A Journey Beyond the Three Seas". And modern man can feel the Atmosphere of that journey with hundreds of exhibits, which the organisers have been collecting for about a year.