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SUMMER AT THE HERMITAGE GENERAL HEADQUARTERS

23 July 2026

As part of the exhibition “The Wonderful Source: Summer in the General Headquarters”, visitors will be offered a collection of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks from the holdings of Shchukin and Morozov collections.

ONE OF THE MOST VISITED MUSEUMS IN MOSCOW

17 February 2026

The State Historical Museum on Red Square consistently remains one of the most visited museums in Moscow. And it's no wonder! It is a prominent Moscow landmark and a significant cultural treasure. Its rich and diverse collection comprises over four million exhibits, spanning history from prehistoric times to the late 19th century.

Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russia, the Third Rome as it often referred to. With a population of over 11 million people Moscow is the largest city in Russia and Europe. Moscow is situated on the high banks of the Moscow River on the territory of 1 100 square kilometres. The city is also one of the major cities of the world taking the seventh place of the list. Moscow is an important transportation hub and political, economic, cultural, and scientific centre of the country. Moscow represents both past and modern history of Russia. Moscow is called the "golden-domed” because there is no other city in the world with 140 Christian Orthodox churches the domes of which are covered with real gold. Moscow is the starting point for trips to all regions of Russia.

Russian capital is justly considered to be one of the world cultural centres. Here one can find hundreds of museums, many theatres including the Bolshoi Theatre, and concert halls. Moscow offers great opportunities for tourism and business trips as international congresses, exhibitions, and festivals are held here.

MIR Travel Company welcomes you to Moscow where you can sense the spirit of Russian history and feel the pace of modern life.