Russian Academy of Theatre Arts, Moscow

Name: Russian Academy of Theatre Arts
Address: Moscow, Russia

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The Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS is the largest and oldest independent theatrical arts school in Russia. Located in Moscow, the school was founded on 22 September 1878 as the Shostakovsky Music School. It became the School of Music and Drama of the Moscow Philharmonic Society in 1883, was elevated to the status of a conservatory in 1886, was renamed the Institute of Music and Drama in 1918, and was known as the Lunacharsky State Institute for Theatre Arts from 1934 to 1991. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°45'17"N, 37°36'12"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Gorky Museum, Manezhnaya Square, Shchusev Museum of Architecture, Timiryazev monument.

~1930 ftNW
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Gorky Museum, Moscow
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0.4 miE
Square
Manezhnaya Square, Moscow
11 min walk • Manezhnaya Square is a vibrant public space steeped in history, located in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This bustling square is encircled by significant landmarks, including the Kremlin, the State Historical Museum, and the Alexander Garden.
~1150 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Shchusev Museum of Architecture, Moscow
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, the Shchusev Museum of Architecture offers a unique window into Russia’s architectural heritage. This museum, dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich tapestry of Russian building design, is a must-visit for anyone interested in...
~1510 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Timiryazev monument, Moscow
8 min walk • Timiryazev monument is a monumental sculpture in Moscow of the scientist Kliment Timiryazev. The statue was made by renowned Soviet sculptor Sergey Merkurov. It was installed in 1923 at the end of Tverskoy Boulevard.
~1770 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Vernadsky State Geological Museum, Moscow
9 min walk • The Vernadsky State Geological Museum is the geological museum in Moscow. Mineralogical collection was founded in 1755 and is now an earth sciences and educational centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
~1830 ftE
Memorial
Monuments to Herzen and Ogaryov on Mokhovaya Street, Moscow
9 min walk • Monuments to Herzen and Ogaryov on Mokhovaya Street were installed in Moscow on Mokhovaya Street in front of the old building of Moscow State University and form a single ensemble. They were opened in 1922. The authors of the monuments are the sculptor N. A. Andreev and the architect V. D. Kokorin.
~930 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow
5 min walk • The State Museum of Oriental Art is one of the biggest cultural institutions in the world for preservation, research, and display of Oriental art.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Monument to the Heroes – Schoolchildren, Moscow
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~1270 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Moscow
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~1680 ftSE
Library
Russian State Library, Moscow
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~1300 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Zoological Museum of Moscow University, Moscow
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Which popular attractions are close to Russian Academy of Theatre Arts?

Nearby attractions include Mosselprom Building, Moscow (2 min walk), Arseny Morozov House, Moscow (3 min walk), Moscow Conservatory, Moscow (3 min walk), Vozdvizhenka Street, Moscow (5 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Russian Academy of Theatre Arts:

Bus

Арбатские Ворота • Lines: 15, А, м2, м7, Н2 (5 min walk)
Арбатские Ворота — Музей Востока • Lines: 15, А (4 min walk)

Metro

Arbatskaya • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
Alexander Garden (7 min walk)

Tram

Метро Новокузнецкая • Lines: 3, 39, А (35 min walk)