Denisov Gallery

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Denisov Gallery
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Established1684
Visitors228,382 (2020)
FounderPavel Densiov
DirectorStefania Krupnova

The Denisov Gallery is an art gallery in Adrikagorod, Slavic Union, the foremost depository of Slavic fine art in the world.

The gallery's history starts in 1684 when Slavic merchant Pavel Denisov began collecting works by Slavic artists, in 1707 he presented his collection of approximately 1,500 works to the Slavic royal family, and his gallery was opened to the public. Upon his death in 1718 ownership of the gallery was transferred to the state. The gallery had a total of 228,382 vistors in 2020.

Today the gallery contains more than 50,000 exhibits, ranging from the medieval era to today.

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