The Russian museum

Proudly called an open-air museum itself, the city of St. Petersburg hosts more than 300 museums dedicated to various spheres of life. Visit one of its jewels – the State Russian Museum that boasts the richest collection of Russian art featuring items from X till XXI century.
The guide will lead you through the permanent expositions holding unique collections: you will see the highlights of Russian fine art at all stages of development – from icons by Andrey Rublev to Russian avant-garde of the 20th century. Paintings, folk art masterpieces, decorative and applied art, numismatics – hadn’t it been for the guide you’d get lost in the magnificent building hosting over 400 000 exhibits. The splendid Mikhailovsky palace designed bu outstanding architect Carlo Rossi is itself of great artistic interest.
Unforgettable memories and huge esthetic pleasure is guaranteed!