Moscow’s Rich Culture

During a vacation in Moscow, there are many different things that visitors long to see. But, none more

so than the wonderful historical attractions, museums, and galleries that share some of the largest and most important Russian art work and history. Moscow has several world famous museums and galleries that are some of the most important in the world, and there are frequent exhibits held there that are a wonderful mix of both modern and classic works.

Probably the most famous art museums in Moscow is the Tretyakov Gallery which was founded by Pavel Tretyakov. The gallery itself is split into two different buildings, which house two different types of art works. One part, the Old Tretyakov gallery, is the original gallery on the south bank of the Moskva River and holds the works of the classic Russian tradition. Some of the artists who’s work is held here include: Ilya Repin, Kazimir Malevich, and Wassily Kandinsky. The New Tretyakov gallery houses newer artists who paint more in the socialist realism style. Another famous art museum in Moscos is the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, which holds some of the most famous paintings from world renown painters. Some of the artists featured here include: Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, and Picasso.

For a wonderful taste of Russian history, the State Historical Museum is located between Red Square and Manege Square in Moscow. This museum has exhibitions that range from prehistoric to present day times in Russia, and holds some priceless works of art that were acquired by the Romanovs. There are actually several million different objects that are held in the museum, which is one of the largest in the world.

Of course, there is also a thriving performing arts culture in Moscow, which include both ballet and film. There are actually 93 different theaters, 132 cinemas, and 24 concert halls in Moscow alone. Some of the more well known include the Bolshoi Theater, the Malyi Theater, the Vakhtangov Theater, and Moscow Art Theater. There are many different types of shows and ballets that play throughout the year, so be sure to catch one while you vacation in Moscow.

When you book your stay, be sure that you find a vacation rental in Moscow that will put you in the middle of the best that Moscow has to offer. You will find many beautiful vacation rentals that will place you close to the heart of the museums and theaters so you can enjoy a wide variety when it comes to the rich Russian culture.

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