Russian Academy of Arts, Moscow

Name: Russian Academy of Arts
Address: ул. Пречистенка, 21, Moscow, 119034, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 637-43-86

#228 among attractions in Moscow

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Facts and practical information

Russian Academy of Arts is the State scientific Institution of Russian Federation, eligible heir to the USSR Academy of Arts. RAKh is the public cultural Institution—a counterpart of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the field of fine arts, architecture, decorations, design and art education. A founder of RAKh is the Government of the Russian Federation. ()

Local name: Российская академия художеств Coordinates: 55°44'28"N, 37°35'34"E

Address

ул. Пречистенка, 21Центральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow 119034 Russia

Contact

+7 495 637-43-86

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Russian Academy of Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pushkin Museum, Monument to Leo Tolstoy on Prechistenka, Peter the Great Statue, Monument to Alexander II.

0.6 miNE
European painting and sculpture collection
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Museum
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Monuments and statues
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~1850 ftSE
Church
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0.5 miSE
Bridge
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~1470 ftE
Monastery, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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0.5 miNW
Tower
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia main building, Moscow
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Memorial
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0.6 miS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Russian Academy of Arts?

Nearby attractions include Moscow State Linguistic University, Moscow (4 min walk), Monument to Leo Tolstoy on Prechistenka, Moscow (6 min walk), Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos on the Tombs, Moscow (6 min walk), Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow (6 min walk).

How to get to Russian Academy of Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Russian Academy of Arts:

Bus

Сеченовский переулок • Lines: 15, 255, м3 (4 min walk)
Пречистенка • Lines: 15, 255, м3 (5 min walk)

Metro

Park Kultury (10 min walk)
Kropotkinskaya (14 min walk)

Train

Moscow Kiyevsky (30 min walk)

Tram

Метро Октябрьская (34 min walk)