The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1892 when Moscow merchant and art lover Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov donated his spectacular collection to the Russian nation. Today the collection numbers more than 180,000 pieces of art, spread between three sites: the Tretyakov Gallery, the New Tretyakov Gallery, and the House Museums, based in the studios and homes of the artists they feature. Visit to see the finest examples of Russian art from different eras and styles of painting, a must-see for any fan of art history!