Russian art and culture were showcased through tantalizing samples of the rich treasures held by the State Russian Museum.  A survey of their collection included decorative arts from palaces, antique functional items from peasant homes, Diaghilev ballet costumes, icons and church antiquities, folk art and paintings.

150+ works of art and decorative arts in 12,000 sf

Location: Florida International Museum; St. Petersburg, FL

Russian Odyssey:  Riches of the State Russian Museum

Exhibit cases were refurbished in rich colors to match each section’s artifacts.

Russian Odyssey:  Riches of the State Russian Museum

A tableaux exhibiting decorative arts from Czar Nicolas’ splendid palaces.

Russian Odyssey:  Riches of the State Russian Museum

A mock peasant’s cabin shows a contrasting lifestyle with that of noblemen.