I offer you a tour around The Russian Museum which has unique collection of Russian Art (by the way, the biggest collection in the world). The museum collection covers the period over 1000 years – from ancient icons to classical Russian art and even avant-garde. All forms, genres, schools and movements of Russian art are represented here.The museum is housed in the former Michel’s Palace, stunning monument of Empire architecture. So, during the tour you will have a chance to enjoy the palace interiors as well as art pieces.
  Usually it takes about 2 hours to walk through the exhibition halls talking about the history of Russian art, its specific quality, genres and trends.
  Then I have an extra option for you: St.Petersburg today as well as during last 3 centuries is true center of arts in Russia thanks to the excellent art schools located here (including the Academy of Fine Arts). That’s why I suggest you the tour around several galleries of the contemporary art where you can not only observe different works but also purchase some.