The Museum of Armored Vehicles and Equipment in Kubinka, Moscow region

History

The museum has a long history. During World War II the USSR received American & British tanks under Lend-Lease. The bulk of foreign tanks in the collection were captured during World War II. Others were obtained by exchange with the British Armor Museum or were given by Soviet allies and clients from items they captured in Viet-Nam, Korea, Cuba, Middle East Wars, etc.

There are 129 Russian items including many prototype models of vehicles that were not produced in quantity.

Long time the owner of this tank collection was the special secret soviet military Institution (Laboratory) specializing for the testing any kind of tanks. The museum was opened September 10-th 1978.

Attractions

Now the Museum of Armored Vehicles and Equipment has one of the largest collections of armored vehicles in the world. Vehicles from 11 foreign countries are represented. The 290 items range from 3-5 ton light tanks and armored cars to a super-heavy, 180 ton monster. There are 40 self-propelled guns from 57 to 600 caliber, 30 armored cars, 10 reconnaissance and command vehicles, and a variety of technical and engineer support vehicles. In 2000 year the old vehicles were re-painted in original manner by the Russian specialists of the historical society. Now tanks look like in their historical period.

the tour can be organized any day including week-ends except Mondays and Tuesdays. You must carry your international passport with your on this tour.

DURATION OF THE TOUR: 5-6 hours. The return commute to Kubinka museum is 3-4 hours depending on traffic. The duration of the tour on the sight is 2 hours. It is possible to stay in the museum longer than 2 hours.

The costs

• 1 person — €270
• 2 persons — €340 (170 per persone)
• 3 persons — €420 (140 per persone)
• 4 persons and more — by request

The cost includes: transfers by private car/minivan, english/french/german/spanish/italian speaking guide, entrance fee.