The Tretyakov Gallery Private Tour

Head to the Tretyakov gallery passing the historical district of Zamoskvorechye where numerous Russian writers and poets lived such as Leo Tolstoi and Anton Chekov. Go inside the gallery which faсade in neo-Russian style has become its visiting card.

Go upstairs and start your visit exploring Russian secular art that was born only in the early 18^th century. It is in the first halls of the museum that you will find magnificent portraits of Russian emperors and empresses.

Discover one of the greatest painting of the gallery – the Appearance of Christ to the people by Andrei Ivanov who worked on it during 20 years but was never to finish it.

Get acquainted with the art of Victor Vasnetsov who lived at the turn of the 20^th century and who created the beautiful facade of the gallery. Your guide will tell you about the importance of his greatest work "Bogatiry".

Find one of the most ironic paintings of the museum which was to reveal the dark part of society of Russia – the Unequal Marriage by Basil Pukirev – and learn what its influence in the country was after its creation in the 19^th century.

To finish your visit go downstairs to enjoy Russian ancient art with its beautiful icons dating back to the 12^th century. The gem of the collection is the famous "Holy Trinity" by Andrei Rublev originating from the so-called Russian Orthodox Vatican – Holy Trinity Monastery.

After such a big visit you can have a walk in Zamoskvorechye district which is considered to be one of the most romantic places in Moscow with its Love bridge where loving couples put locks on their wedding day.

Explore a small but cozy St Martha and Mary convent of Mercy founded in the early 20th century by Grand Duchess Elisabeth - last Russian tsar Nicholas II' sister-in-law.