The Tretyakov Gallery is the main museum of Russian national art, reflecting its unique contribution to world culture. It is a hospitable museum that is known for its rich collection and variety of presented ideas.
The Tretyakov Gallery has three main goals:
To study, preserve, represent and popularise the art of Russia;
To form a Russian cultural identity, drawing the attention of society to the important role of art in general and collection in particular. To continue the life-work of P. M.Tretyakov, introducing residents of the country with the national artistic heritage;
To make people's lives better by opening wide access to masterpieces of Russian and world art.