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Nukus Museum in Uzbekistan: Lysenko, Savitsky, and Preserving the Soviet...

In the remote Nukus Museum of Uzbekistan, a vast collection of banned Russian avant-garde art has been preserved for decades. The museum and its collection were founded by Igor Savitsky, a Soviet...

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Mora Museum in Jersey City, NJ

The Mora Museum, formerly known as the Museum of Russian Art, is a cultural fixture of Jersey City, NJ.  It has a deep historical connection to the Nonconformist Movement in Russian art, and more...

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Fort Ross State Historic Park, Sonoma County, California

Fort Ross State Historic Park is a Russian imperial-era settlement located in what is now Sonoma County, California, about two hours north of San Francisco. It is one of the most striking examples of...

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The Hermitage Museum Foundation in New York (Operations Suspended)

The Hermitage Museum Foundation (HMF) is an independent U.S. foundation and nonprofit based in New York City. Founded in 1994, the HMF contributes to the preservation and promotion of the State...

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Russian American Cultural Center (RACC) in New York

The Russian American Cultural Center (RACC) is a non-profit organization which facilitates cultural exchanges across the Russian-speaking population of New York City and the tri-state area. The group...

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Ilya Repin’s Life, Works, Legacy and House Museum

Ilya Repin stands as a giant in the history of Russian art. This biography explores his life, remarkable career, and his currently legacy. We’ll highlight his artistic evolution and the movements he...

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Tretyakov Gallery: A Russian Classic in Moscow

The Tretyakov Art Museum in Moscow houses an extensive and significant collection of Russian fine art, showcasing masterpieces from the 11th to the 20th centuries. The museum provides a deep dive into...

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Russian Icons in Detail from The Icon Museum

Russian icons are religious paintings that have been created and used in the Orthodox Christian tradition for centuries. They are an important part of Russian art and culture, and are recognized for...

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Stalin Museum in Gori, Georgia

Gori, located a ninety-minute drive from Tbilisi, may not catch a visitor’s eye at first. However, the town is forever cemented in history as the birthplace of one of the most well-known leaders in...

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Contrasting Narratives at the Museum of the History of Georgian Medicine

Two visitors had two very different experiences at the same museum – visiting just days apart. The Museum of the History of Georgian Medicine examines Georgia’s long history through the context of...

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Guide to Bishkek’s Top Museums for Students

The Kyrgyz were largely a nomadic civilization up until the 20th century. The city of Bishkek has a number of museums documenting this facinating history as well as the development of the arts and...

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The Tbilisi History Museum

The Tbilisi History Museum is a quick peak into the city’s 19th century past that helps solidify its importance as a commercial hub at the cultural crossroads of the Persian, Ottoman, and Russian...

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