HISTORICAL AND THEMATIC EXPOSITION "FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND PERSONNEL SUP-PORT FOR AGRICULTURE MECHANIZATION AND ELECTRIFICATION"
The article considered the formation concept of a historical-thematic exposition "Formation and development of scientific, technical and personnel support for the agriculture mechanization and electrification in Russia", covering the historical period from the 18th to the 21st century. The characteristics of the development stages of agriculture mechanization and electrification in Russia in the specified period were given. The creation history of the first agricultural uni-versities which began the systematic training of specialists for agriculture, including for working with agricultural machines and tools was presented. The authors noted the contribution of leading scientists and specialists in the field of agriculture and machines maintenance to the formation of agroengineering science and highly qualified personnel training.