Grinko I.A.
Shevtsova A.A
Abstract. Basing on theory of Benedict Anderson authors show that museum and map are still actual as an instrument in formation of various identities. This term is fortified by many examples from contemporary museum expositions.
Key words: Benedict Anderson, museum, map, local identity, national identity, politics
Grinko Ivan Alexandrovich,
PhD. in History,
Head of Laboratory for Museum Design and Planning,
D.Likhachev Russian Scientific Research Institute of Cultural and Natural Heritage (Moscow),
e-mail: wagr-j@inbox.ru
Shevtsova Anna Alexandrovna,
D. in History,
Head of Laboratory for Sociocultural and Linguistic Adaptation of Migrants,
Moscow Institute for Open Education (Moscow)