This tour will provide an insight into the events of the Patriotic War of 1812 and European Campaigns of the Russian Army of 1813–1814. The visitors will see personal belongings of the emperors Alexander I of Russia and Napoleon I of France, as well as of other commanders: weapons, apparel and traveling items, awards and decorations.Especially appealing are the items captured from the French within the period of expulsion of the Grand Armee from Russia. The works of an outstanding battle scene painter Vasily Vereshchagin will help you feel the atmosphere of that terrifying epoch.

The tour includes an acquaintance with the architecture of the State Historical Museum, the magnificent artistic decoration of its main exposition halls, outstanding artifacts of the Antiquity and the Middle Ages, as well as rare jewelry and weapons of the Golden Treasury. Visitors will discover the main historical monuments of Red Square and visit the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat (commonly known as St. Basil's Cathedral).

This tour features rarities from the Golden Treasury of the State Historical Museum. During the tour you can explore priceless relics associated with Russian tsars and emperors, liturgical books and icons in precious covers, exquisite jewelry made in unique jewelry techniques, silver and gold vessels and utensils, award and ceremonial weapons, medals and first Russian orders, and many other items decorated with gold and revealing the role of this precious metal.

This tour shall acquaint the visitors with the history of creation of the State Historical Museum. You will enjoy the Museum's rich and diverse collection, which was carefully assembled over many decades: the richest archaeological collection, memorabilia of Rulers of Russia, relics of military history, works of arts and crafts, paintings, books and documents. You will walk through the magnificent interiors of exhibition halls whose architectural and art design was inspired by the Ancient Russia monuments and travel to the mysterious atmosphere of Russia’s past.

The tour includes the exposition halls where you can find the objects of history and culture of the Russian Empire. During this tour you will explore personal belongings and memorial items of Russian emperors, including the first emperor – Peter the Great, one of the greatest rulers – Catherine the Great, and many others. You will experience the atmosphere of the magnificent balls of the beginning of the 19th century and discover the way of life and culture of the Russian Empire, as well as other events that determined the future of the country. 

During this tour you will explore amazing exhibits of the State Historical Museum including the first Russian gold and silver coins (zlatniki and serebreniki); the Mstislav Gospel (a masterpiece of the art of decorating medieval manuscript books); birch bark letters; decorations of boyar’s garments, made in the most sophisticated jewelry techniques; weapons and armor of Russian soldiers; personal belongings of the first Russian Tsar – Ivan the Terrible, relics related to the first Romanovs, one of the largest globes in the world of the 17-th century, the first Russian printed book and other countless historical treasures. Also you can enjoy the amazing interiors specially designed for the State Historical Museum with the participation of famous artists such as Victor Vasnetsov, Henryk Siemiradzki, Ivan Aivazovsky.