A New Look at the Content and Functions Virtual Museums of Electronic Engineering

The creators of the existing virtual museums of electronic technology (VIME) are mostly single enthusiasts. They pay the main attention to the technical exposition. In separate VIME there are also unique materials - interviews with the leaders of enterprises-manufacturers of equipment for different years. The design of machinery and the preparation of production is a "kitchen" for the creation of technology that interests specialists. In this article, three examples of Russian developments in electronics based on interviews with company leaders show how success has been achieved. Revealed in this way, electronics together with interview texts can become exhibits of both VIME and traditional museums.