Museum

THE MUSEUM

OF HISTORY AND SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS

FSBSI “Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaiki”

Grand Opening

The museum was officially opened on November 16, 2012. The inauguration ceremony honored two landmark anniversaries:

• The 110th birthday of A.G. Volozhenin, a distinguished Russian agricultural scholar

• The 125th birthday of N.I. Vavilov, the world-renowned Russian geneticist and plant biologist

Exhibition Sections

Organized to modern museum standards, the permanent collection features five thematic areas:

1. Prehistoric Agriculture in Primorsky Kray

2. Migration Patterns and Land Development

3. Institutional Evolution: From experimental field to full research institute

4. Leading Scientists of the Modern Era

5. Agricultural Innovation in Primorsky Kray

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Historical Journey

Ancient Foundations

Agriculture in Primorsky Kray traces its origins to hunter-gatherer settlements established approximately 30,000 years ago. Primitive farming emerged during the late Stone Age, with substantial settlements developing in the Iron Age. While early communities primarily relied on fishing, hunting, and foraging, agricultural practices gradually expanded. Coastal areas specialized in millet cultivation, while inland regions grew barley.

Medieval Period

The territory successively belonged to:

• The Balhae Kingdom (698-926 AD)

• The Jin Empire (1115-1234 AD)

• The Eastern Xia Dynasty (1215-1233 AD)

The Mongol invasions of the 13th century devastated these civilizations. A contemporary Chinese chronicler lamented: “Where vibrant cities once stood, only wilderness remains, inhabited solely by wild beasts.”

Archaeological Treasures

The museum’s collection includes:

• A Bronze Age mealing stone

• Research publications and excavation reports by Professor Okladnikov, who documented Primorye’s ancient civilizations

Modern Agricultural Development

19th Century Settlement

The Russian Empire’s agrarian expansion brought migrants from:

• Cossack communities (Don, Orenburg, Transbaikal)

• Peasant families (Voronezh, Astrakhan, Chernigov governorates)

Harsh climatic conditions necessitated scientific intervention, leading to the 1908 establishment of:

• The Nikol’sk-Ussuriysky Experimental Field (approved by the Department of Agriculture)

Historical Artifacts

The museum preserves:

• Original settler tools

• Handwritten reports (1908)

• Scientific journals (1910-1930)

• A photographic album documenting research activities (1924-1956)

• 19th century bookbinding press

• Vintage laboratory microscopes

• Mercedes typewriter (19th century)

• Memorial stands honoring the Center’s most distinguished researchers

Institutional Evolution

• 1976: The experimental station became the Primorsky Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture under Academician A.K. Chaika (Honored Scientist of Russia)

• 2018: Reorganized into its current form as FSBSI “FSC of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaiki”

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Scientific Legacy

Agricultural Innovations

• Development of 45+ crop varieties now listed in Russia’s State Register

• 80% of the farmland in Primorsky Kray utilizes our seed varieties

• Advanced cultivation technologies for:
  ✓ Grain crops
  ✓ Soybean
  ✓ Rice
  ✓ Buckwheat
  ✓ Potato
  ✓ Forage crops

Museum Highlights

• Central glass display showcasing:
  ✓ Locally developed crop varieties
  ✓ Certificates and medals honoring scientific achievements

• Multimedia presentations on institutional history

• Comprehensive collection of research publications

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Visitor Information

The museum welcomes:

• Students

• School groups

• Educators

• All interested visitors

Guest Book available for visitor feedback.

The exhibition is continuously updated with new artifacts and research materials.

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Our address:

Ussuriysk, stl. Timiryazevsky

Volozhenina st., 30

Phone number 8(4234)39-27-19

Website

E-mail: fe.smc_rf@mail.ru

Personal Assistant to the Director

Kunts Yana Vladimirovna