Russian artists, from painters to composers, filmmakers, and dancers, have contributed countless treasures to the international art world. From ancient times to the Bolshevik Revolution and beyond, Russian artists are known as some of the greatest innovators of fine art in all the various media. The names Pushkin, Tchaichovsky, Eisenstien, and Stanislavsky will always be remembered for their innovations in their respective fields.
Russian art, from medieval times to the great Renaissance to contemporary times, has led the way in many cases to new movements in the arts. After the Bolshevik Revolution, artists were encouraged and subsidized by the communist regimes to be carriers of the communist message, and much avant garde art was created during that time. The collection of Russian art has suffered great losses, as much was destroyed during the Bolshevik Revolution, during various purges by Stalin, and during the German invasion.
Today, you can view of many of the finest Russian art works in museums like the Hermitage, and the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, which houses over 40,000 works. The world famous Kirov Ballet is still in existence, and can be seen during your trip to Russia. Every year around Christmas time, we are reminded of Russia's contribution to the art world when variations of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite are performed around the world.
Russian Artists on Display
Any discussion of Russian or Soviet culture must include the great contribution Russian artists have brought to the world. If you are planning a tour of Russia, you may want to take time to visit the important Russian art museums, ballets, and cultural exhibits. Guided tours are available in English, and will help you get the most out of your experience.
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