As everyone know is this the finest museum in the town if you are interested in russian paintings from the time before the revolution and after. Why visit The Eremitage where you are among thousends of other visitors daily ? A few travelers understand to choose Russian Museum instead of the Eremitage I belive ? I use to travel to... More

This museum has a superb collection of many Russians genius artists from the 18th - 20th centures. Among the artists Aivazovsky, Kuindghi, Surikov, Repin, Levitan, Brullov. The Russian Museum today is a unique depository of artistic treasures.

I go to the State Russian Museum because it is all about Russian art, every era from early icons to the constructivst era to contemporary art. It is laid out by period, and there is new explanatory material for a number of the exhibits. Also check out the rooms devoted to traditional crafts.

The museum is the Mikhailovsky Palace, the main exposure and has several branches in St. Petersburg. The museum features Russian artists such as Rublev, Shubin, Levitsky, Repin, Vrubel, Malevich, Kandinsky, Chagall and others.

After the Hermitage which is international in nature, this museam must not be missed. Fine examples of very exquisite paintings of the russian masters. Tastful interior and great value. give yourself at least 4 yrs for a superficial visit a full day if you really want to take in the views. Extra to be able to take photos without flash.... More

You will never experience this culture elsewhere. A must visit in StP!

Art from after the Rev. For the most part. Does have a few rooms of older items but the interesting work is the more current work. Don't give up on he maze of rooms press on!

Russian art arranged in chronological order. Really easy to see development through 19th 20th century particularly.

It doesn't compare to The Hermitage but it does show art by Russian artists. We even saw some work done under the communist regime. Again, the architecture is a must see.