If you're looking to explore Russia's rich cultural heritage, you won't find many masterpieces on the streets or squares of most cities. But if you want to get a better understanding of the history of Russia's great art, you'll need to explore the main "pantries" of Russian art. If you're looking for masterpieces from legendary Russian painters, you won't want to miss out on the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. Established in 1856, it's now one of the world's largest collections of Russian art. It's home to a huge collection of Russian art, with over 130,000 pieces from the 11th century to the 20th century, as well as modern art.