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This image captures a close-up view of a large, beige, cylindrical object, likely a parachute pack, suspended by thick, bright orange ropes
MomentThis image captures a close-up view of a large, beige, cylindrical object, likely a parachute pack, suspended by thick, bright orange ropes. A small white sign with red text and an illustration is attached to the pack, displaying the text "Не трогать" and "Do not touch" in Russian and English, respectively, indicating it is an exhibit. The object and ropes are illuminated by a spotlight, casting a prominent shadow on the textured grey floor. The background is dark and indistinct, suggesting an indoor exhibition space. This object is an exhibit at the Victory Museum (The Great Patriotic War Central Museum) in Moscow, Russia. It is a parachute system used for the testing of the Tsar Bomba, the largest nuclear weapon ever detonated. The system consisted of six parachutes, with the largest having an area of 1,600 square meters. Its purpose was to slow the fall of the bomb, allowing the bomber to escape a safe distance before detonation.
