Presentation of “The Golden map of Russia. The masterpieces of the Russian Art” art-album took place today in the State Tretyakov gallery in Moscow.

The album has no analogues among the Russian and foreign art editions. Its unique features are attributed to the fact that it contains about 400 masterpieces of the Russian fine arts and sculpture from the State Tretjakov gallery collection and the leading museums of 25 regions of Russia. A number of illustrations are published for the first time.

The album is compiled in Russian, English and German languages. It was presented and highly esteemed at the International Frankfurt Book Fair in the beginning of October 2003.

The edition became possible due to Gazprom’s donation.

“Philanthropy is an evidence of social responsibility of the business to the country and the society. Implementing such projects Gazprom makes significant contribution to support and propagation of the national culture”, - marked the Valentin Rodionov, General director of the State Tretyakov gallery in his address.

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