The Tretyakov Gallery, located in Moscow near the Kremlin, serves as the national treasury of Russian fine art. Founded in 1856 by merchant Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov, the museum began as a personal collection of contemporary artworks, which he donated to the city in 1892. The gallery houses over 130,000 works by Russian artists spanning from the 11th century to the early 20th century, displayed across two buildings.
The main building on Lavrushinskiy Pereulok contains 62 rooms, featuring renowned pieces by artists like Isaac Levitan and Ilya Repin, including masterpieces such as "March" and "Burlaky on the Volga." It also houses an Engraving Room with significant collections from Russian nobility.
The second building, known as the House of Artists on Krymskiy Val, showcases early modern art, including notable works by Malevich and Kandinsky. The gallery opens daily, except Mondays, from 10 am to 7 pm, and the House of Artists from 10 am to 8 pm. Admission prices vary, with reductions for children, students, and seniors.