Tretyakov Gallery
Description of the tour:
Interest in the beautiful among our compatriots usually wakes up abroad, because not visiting the art galleries of Dresden or London, once you are in these cities, is considered "bad form". One of the largest gems among the world's famous museums is the Tretyakov Gallery, whose creator, philanthropist, entrepreneur and collector P. Tretyakov is known even by those who are infinitely far from painting and art. This museum is included in the list of objects No. 1, which every foreigner who comes to the capital of Russia dreams of seeing, so every Russian should visit here at least once in his life. We invite you to one of the most interesting art museums in the world with the largest collection of works of Russian fine art. Meeting with the world of art is always a celebration. Treat yourself to vivid emotions and unforgettable impressions!
In our program:
- Visit to the Tretyakov Gallery - one of the best national museums in Russia, in 62 halls of which about 170 thousand works are displayed. The Vasnetsovsky facade made in the form of a fabulous terem and a monument to the founder of the gallery P. Tretyakov, which seems to greet guests at the entrance, will help you tune in to the right wave before meeting with the beautiful.
- A fascinating journey through the pages of history. We will talk about how this wonderful collection of paintings was created, about famous patrons and artists, as well as those priceless masterpieces that we have known since childhood from reproductions and illustrations from books.
- Landscapes, portraits, plot paintings - here everyone will find something of their own, close to their soul, understandable and native. You will get acquainted with various trends of Russian art of the past years - from ancient to symbolism and romanticism.
Of course, it is impossible to inspect the entire collection presented in the halls of the Tretyakov Gallery in one visit. We are sure that you will want to visit here more than once, each time discovering something new.
Sightseeing points:
- Sightseeing tour "Masterpieces of Russian painting of the XVIII-XIX centuries"
- Portrait of Pushkin by Orest Kiprensky
- The Horsewoman" by Karl Bryullov
- The Appearance of Christ to the People" by Alexander Ivanov
- Heroes" by Viktor Vasnetsov
- Landscapes of Aivazovsky and Shishkin
- Paintings by Ilya Repin and Vasily Surikov
- Own tour through the museum's exposition
