🏛 Discover the remarkable story of James Bruce, known in Russia as Yakov Vilimovich, a descendant of an ancient Scottish clan and one of Peter the Great’s closest allies. A man of many talents, he reformed Russian artillery, laid the foundations of the country’s mining and metal industries and advanced scientific knowledge. The Moscow Kremlin Museums bring his story to life in a major exhibition featuring more than 300 objects from museums, archives, libraries and private collections. Weapons, maps, scientific instruments, historical documents and personal artefacts offer a fascinating glimpse into both the Petrine era and the world in which Bruce lived and worked. Some exhibits are on public display for the first time. A military commander, diplomat, engineer and scholar, Bruce left a lasting mark on Russian history. When in Moscow, make time for this one.