The State Russian Museum

***Russian Russian Museum *For our esteemed guests of the Corinthia St. Petersburg Hotel, who seek a full and comprehensive acquaintance with the cultural heritage of Russia, we are proud to present the State Russian Museum, the world's largest collection of works of Russian art. This is not just a museum, it is a living chronicle of national artistic thought, running through centuries and epochs.

***Russian Russian Museum was founded in 1895 by Emperor Nicholas II and became the country's first state museum of Russian art. Today, his collections number more than 400,000 exhibits, covering all the main stages and types of Russian art – from the most ancient icons to the works of modern artists. The museum complex includes several palaces: in addition to the Mikhailovsky Palace, it is also the Marble Palace, the Stroganov Palace and the Mikhailovsky (Engineering) Castle, each of which presents its own part of the exposition or temporary exhibitions.

What to expect from visiting the Russian Museum:

Ancient Russian art: Immerse yourself in the world of Byzantine traditions and original Russian icon painting. There are unique icons of the XII-XVII centuries, including the works of Andrei Rublev and Dionysius.

The art of the XVIII – first half of the XIX century: Appreciate the flourishing of portrait painting with canvases by Levitsky, Borovikovsky, Rokotov, as well as the monumental works by Bryullov.

The second half of the 19th century was the Golden Age of Russian realism: This is perhaps the most recognizable and beloved section by many. Here you will see such masterpieces as "Boatmen on the Volga" by Ilya Repin, marina by Ivan Aivazovsky, epic paintings by Vasily Surikov, poignant portraits by Ivan Kramskoy, landscapes by Ivan Shishkin, Arkhip Kuindzhi and many others.

The Russian avant-garde of the early 20th century: One of the most significant sections in the world, presenting the works of innovative artists who changed the course of world art: Kazimir Malevich (including one of the variants of the "Black Square"), Vasily Kandinsky, Pavel Filonov, Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin and others.

Soviet art and the art of recent decades: The continuation of a rich tradition reflecting the social and cultural changes in the country.

Sculpture and Decorative and Applied arts: Extensive collections that complement the idea of the Russian artistic genius.

***Russians Russian Museum – a walk through the halls of the Russian Museum is not just an inspection of paintings, it is a dialogue with history, an opportunity to feel the soul of the Russian people, their aspirations and experiences, reflected in colors and images. We invite you to take this unforgettable journey into the world of Russian art.

Our concierges are always ready to provide you with detailed information, help you plan your route, book tickets and arrange transportation, so that your visit to the Russian Museum becomes one of the brightest and most inspiring experiences of your stay at Corinthia St. Petersburg.