National Museum Launches Russian-Language
Version of its Website

Muscat, 23 Feb (ONA) —- The
National Museum today launched the Russian-language version of its website. The
move comes in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which aims to
enhance digital transformation.

The launch ceremony was held
under the patronage of Salim Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and
Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum.

The event was attended by Oleg
Vladimirovich Levitin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Sultanate of
Oman, along with several ambassadors, officials, and cultural enthusiasts.

In his speech at the event, Jamal
Hassan Al Moosawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum, stated: “The
launch of the Russian-language version of the National Museum’s website comes
as part of the Russian Seasons in Oman and within a series of ongoing
interactions with cultural and museum institutions in the Russian Federation to
strengthen cultural and museum cooperation. This launch also coincides with the
40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two friendly nations. The
National Museum is the first government entity in Oman to launch a website in
Russian and the first museum in the Arab world and the Middle East to do so.
This reflects our sincere desire to enhance cultural cooperation between the
two countries and promote Oman’s cultural tourism assets to Russian-speaking
visitors, allowing them to discover the history, civilization, and treasures of
the Sultanate of Oman.”

The launch event also featured a
visual presentation documenting the cultural and museum cooperation between the
National Museum and its counterparts in the Russian Federation, which
highlights the strong ties between the National Museum and museums and cultural
institutions in Russia.

Additionally, the guests were
given a special tour of the second exhibition in the “Hermitage Museum Corner”
initiative: “Gifts of the Emirs of Bukhara and the Khans of Central Asia
to the Russian Imperial Court,” allowing them to enjoy a unique collection
of luxury artefacts made in Bukhara, Khiva, Khwarazm, and Kokand in the late
19th and early 20th centuries.

The launch of the
Russian-language website serves as a gateway to introduce Russian-speaking
tourists and residents to the rich cultural heritage of Oman. This contributes
to the revitalization of cultural and museum tourism in Oman in general, and
the National Museum in particular, providing an opportunity to showcase the
Museum’s vital role, its key events and exhibitions, and its diverse
activities.

It is worth noting that the
Russian version of the National Museum’s website is the fourth version after
the Arabic, English, and Chinese versions. Through its website in various
languages, the Museum offers an interactive platform that helps build a digital
bridge between cultures and provides global access to the cultural content of
the Sultanate of Oman.

— Ends/AH