The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts is one of Russia's largest collections of foreign art. Founded in 1912, the museum holds masterpieces from Ancient Egypt to the Impressionists and stands as one of the country's premier cultural institutions.

Museum History

The museum was created at the initiative of Professor Ivan Tsvetaev as an educational museum for Moscow University. The Neoclassical building was designed by architect Roman Klein. It opened in 1912. The museum received Pushkin's name in 1937, marking the centennial of the poet's death.

The Building

The main building exemplifies Neocl...