Was opened in May, 6th 1995 approached to the 50th anniversary of Victory over fascist Germany. Despite of small age the museum became one of the largest cultural centers of the Republic. The monumental modern building, containing national color, is unlike the museums of the same type in other towns. By the sight from the height the roof of the building reminds the map of Mordovia, tower in the centre is like the national headdress - the kokoshnik, covered with medal-like copper circles.

    The Memorial Museum is the significant part of memorial complex. There are 4 exhibition halls in the museum: the Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fiery Frontage Roads, the Hall of Generals and the Hall of Succesion of Generations. Exhibition exposes documents, photo materials, footages of front workers. The main activities of museum's staff aim to establish funds, create and refresh exhibitions, promotion of heritage. The Museum maintains close contact with relatives and friends if the fallen at Great Patriotic War, its veterans. People of different generations bring materials from their family archives. The Museum is the lively thread between the past, the present and the future