On 17 May 2021, an exhibition “Peter I in Bolgar” opened in the exhibition area of the Museum of Bulgarian Civilization. The history of ancient capital of Volga Bulgaria covers more than a thousand years. During this time, princes of ancient Russia, khans of the Golden Horde and rulers of the Russian Empire visited the town. Perhaps the most important event for the preservation of Bolgar hillfort was the visit of the Russian Emperor Peter the Great in 1722. Ancient Bolgar influenced on the emergence of the first decree in Russian history on repair and preservation of architectural monuments. Peter I signed that decree on 2 June 1722.
In the first part of the exhibition, works of an artist Kolmogortseva I. K. tell how Peter I Great visited Bolgar in May 1722 travelling to the Persian campaign. He examined the ruins of buildings, left a signature on the wall of Big Minaret and issued a Decree on repair and preservation of Bolgar ruins.
In the second part of the exhibition, the cabinet of Peter the Great is presented. Articles from the collection of the museum-reserve of that epoch and the reconstruction of the ruler’s costume were used.
In the third part, there are coins dating back to the reign of Peter I.
The exhibition will last until September 1, 2021.

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