Gathering of the Union of Museum Workers of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region

On 17 May, 2002, on the eve of the International Museum Day, the Hermitage Theater hosted a traditional gathering. Vladimir A. Gusev, Director of the State Russian Museum, on behalf of the Union of Museum Workers of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region bestowed awards on museum veterans. Vera A. Lebedeva, Advisor to the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, greeted the audience. Olga V. Ivanova, Chair of the Culture Committee of the St. Petersburg Administration, read the welcoming address of the St. Petersburg Governor Vladimir A. Yakovlev.
Among the guests of honor were representatives of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Station. The Union of Museum Workers is planning a number of interesting projects together with the Station's staff.

Vladimir A. Gusev, Director of the State Russian Museum

In the Hermitage Theater