named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Archival Research Program
Provides access to 450 linear feet of processed archival collections for researchers by appointment
Library Access and Interlibrary Loan
Offers access to 48,000 cataloged volumes and borrowing through OCLC WorldShare
Mysteries and Odysseys
Current exhibition presenting research-based stories from artifacts in the museum’s collection, highlighting journeys of objects and their owners through 20th-century upheavals
Second Saturdays
Online lecture series covering topics in Russian history and culture, accessible via Zoom
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Jewish and Cultural Heritage Archives 2 activities
- Loans artifacts for national and international exhibitionsProvides loans of collection items to institutions across the U.S. and abroad, including displays in London, Frankfurt, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Washington, DC, and various U.S. cities, supporting broader public access to Russian historical materials.
- Maintains and provides access to archival collectionsManages an archival collection of 450 linear feet documenting Imperial Russia and the Russian emigration, including microfilmed collections from collaborations with the Hoover Institution and holdings from the Museum of Russian Culture in San Francisco and the State Archive of the Russian Federation, accessible on-site.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Conducts digitization and archival preservation projectsCompletes major digitization initiatives, such as the Brotherhood of St. Job of Pochaev Collection, to enhance preservation and access to historically significant archival materials.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts public exhibitions on Russian history and cultureOrganizes and presents temporary and permanent exhibitions featuring artifacts from Russian history, such as "Mysteries & Odysseys," "Last Days of the Last Tsar," and "Revealing the Divine: Treasures of Russian Sacred Art," with displays ranging from 180 rare artifacts to liturgical objects and coronation memorabilia. Exhibitions are held on-site and include pop-up collaborations at external venues.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Offers guided and educational toursProvides approximately 60-minute guided tours of the museum collection, current exhibitions, and the historic Holy Trinity Monastery site by appointment. Tours are available for public visitors and include thematic explorations of artifacts and historical narratives.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Operates a research library and supports interlibrary accessOversees a library of 48,000 cataloged volumes, including rare genealogical works from the Russian Nobility Association in America, and makes materials available through Interlibrary Loan via OCLC WorldShare.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Provides public access to museum collections and historic siteOperates a public museum with regular hours Tuesday through Sunday, offering admission fees with discounts for seniors and students and free entry for children under 12. The museum is located on the grounds of Holy Trinity Monastery, a National Register of Historic Places site, and includes access to the monastery grounds, gift shop, and church tours by appointment.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Curates and interprets historical artifacts and archival materialsCollects, preserves, and displays historical artifacts from the 16th to 21st centuries, including sacred art, military objects, books, documents, and personal effects of the Romanov family. The museum contextualizes artifacts within broader historical events such as revolutions, wars, and political upheavals, and presents stories of former owners and new research on long-held items.
- Produces and shares educational digital contentCreates and distributes online educational materials including videos and lectures on Russian history topics such as crime and punishment in early modern Russia, Russian diplomacy post-Napoleon, and "The Unknown Tchaikovsky," delivered via Zoom and other platforms as part of public programming like the Second Saturdays lecture series.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$727K
Contributions & grants$596K82%
Program service revenue$7K1%
Investment income$124K17%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$248K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$178K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.55M
Cash$53K
Investments$1.50M
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$1.55M
Liquid reserves75.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +61.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PEREKRESTOV | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $65K |
board members · 5
- ALEX IGNATIEV — BOARD MEMBER
- ALEXANDR NERATOFF — TREASURER
- LUKE MURIANKA — SECRETARY
- MARILYN PFEIFER SWEZEY — BOARD MEMBER
- PIOTR GALITZINE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Association of His Imperial Majesty’s Own Escort Partner — Donated its collection to the museum
- Association of the Imperial School of Jurisprudence Partner — Donated its collection to the museum
- Brotherhood of St. Job of Pochaev Partner — Partnered through the digitization of its collection.
- Hillwood Museum Partner — Hosted artifacts from the museum in a temporary exhibition
- Hillwood Museum Partner — Lends materials for special exhibitions
- Holy Trinity Monastery Partner — Co-presented an exhibition of Russian Orthodox icons and religious objects at Herkimer County Community College’s Cogar Gallery.
- Holy Trinity Monastery Partner — Hosts the Russian History Museum on its grounds and shares visitor access to its historic site and gift shop.
- Holy Trinity Monastery Partner — Hosts the museum within its historic location and is part of the guided tour experience.
- Holy Trinity Seminary Partner — Library supports the seminary's curriculum through specialized collections in religion, theology, and spirituality.
- Hoover Institution of War, Revolution, and Peace Partner — Collaborated on a 2007 project to microfilm twenty-nine archival collections.
- Ikonenmuseum Partner — Hosted artifacts from the museum in a temporary exhibition
- Ikonenmuseum Partner — Lends artifacts for temporary display
- Manezh Partner — Hosted artifacts from the museum in a temporary exhibition
- Manezh Partner — Lends artifacts for temporary display
- Museum of Russian Art Partner — Hosted artifacts from the museum in a temporary exhibition
- Museum of Russian Art Partner — Lends materials for special exhibitions
- Museum of Russian Culture in San Francisco Partner — Source of microform collections held in the archives.
- Museum of Russian Icons Partner — Hosted artifacts from the museum in a temporary exhibition
- Museum of Russian Icons Partner — Lends artifacts for temporary display
- Peter and Paul Fortress Partner — Hosted artifacts from the museum in a temporary exhibition
- Russian History Foundation Government — Parent organization operating the Russian History Museum.
- Russian History Museum Network — Operates as the public-facing cultural institution through which the Russian History Foundation presents exhibitions and programs.
- Russian History Museum Partner — Operates in partnership with the Russian History Foundation, as indicated by shared branding and domain.
- Russian House Partner — Lends materials for special exhibitions
- Russian Nobility Association in America Partner — Donated its library collection to the Russian History Museum in 2011, including rare genealogical works.
- Science Museum Partner — Hosted artifacts from the museum in a temporary exhibition
- Science Museum Partner — Lends artifacts for temporary display
- Solzhenitsyn House for the Russian Diaspora Partner — Lends materials for special exhibitions
- St. Peter and Paul Fortress Partner — Lends materials for special exhibitions
- State Archive of the Russian Federation Government — Source of microform collections held in the archives.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artifact-Centered Historical Narrativesmethodology: artifact-based-curationBy curating rare artifacts from combined museum, library, and archival holdings, the foundation reveals hidden or lesser-known aspects of Russian history because material culture provides unique entry points into overlooked narratives.
- Cultural Exhibitions as Contextual Storytellingmethodology: cultural-exhibitionBy exhibiting religious artifacts and sacred art, the foundation illuminates the role of spirituality in Russian cultural life because visual and ritual objects serve as primary sources for understanding collective identity and belief systems.
- Integrated Historical and Religious Educationmethodology: integrated_historical_and_religious_educationBy combining visits to active religious sites with museum exhibitions, the foundation deepens public understanding of Russian history because immersive, context-rich experiences make historical and spiritual narratives more tangible and interlinked.
- Public Engagement in Historical Interpretationmethodology: public-engagement-in-researchBy inviting the public to participate in interpreting unresolved historical questions, the foundation increases engagement and critical thinking because collaborative inquiry fosters ownership and deeper connection to the material.