Rola i znaczenie muzeów w procesie mobilizacji etnicznej: studium przypadku Narodowego Muzeum Tatarskiego w Wilnie
The Role and Significance of Museums in the Process of Ethnic Mobilisation: A Case Study of the National Tatar Museum in Vilnius

Summary/Abstract: This article aims to elucidate the pivotal role of museum institutions in the process of ethnic mobilisation among minority groups, with the National Tatar Museum in Vilnius established during the interwar periodas a case in point. This paper examines the circumstances surrounding the establishment of the institution, with a particular emphasis on its role and position within the group’s ideology, the museum’s collection policy, and the fate of its artefacts. Furthermore, the analysis identifies potential causes of the museum’s decline, highlighting areas that require further investigation. The article is based on an analysis of archival data from the interwar period and contemporary academic studies, providing insights into the pivotal role of museums in shaping the ethnic identity of minority groups.

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