Feodor Chaliapin was the most talented Russian opera singer of the 20th century. The monument dedicated to Feodor Chaliapin represents his figure sitting in the same position in which he was portrayed in the famous painting of Ilya Repin.

The Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Moscow Museum was opened in the house, which the famous Russian composer of the Romantic era once rented. This institution is a branch of the Glinka museum. Pyotr Chaikovsky Museum contains different memorabilia and preserves the atmosphere of the 1860s and 1870s, which period influenced greatly the composer's personality.

The Chekhov Museum is the former domicile of the Russian writer, dramatist, and physician, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. Although his life was brief, he is considered by many to be one of the greatest playwrights and short story writers of time. Masterpieces, such as Ivanov, as well as more than 100 other works, were written in this house. Most amazing is that the author continued to practice medicine while producing literary works that are admired by the world to this day.
Museum visitors will be rewarded with a unique glimpse into Chekhov’s early life and will also be able to view many of his personal belongings. Many of the rooms in this quaint two-story reddish-pink house have been restored to their original state.
Of special note are original editions of the author’s which were writings donated to the museum by his family. In addition, artwork by Isaac Levitan and Franz Schechtel adorn the walls and photographs show the playwright with literary greats Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gork. The garden that wraps around the house allows anyone who chooses to explore it a rare and tranquil treat. The museum is available for guided tours, lectures, literary and musical events. Cards are available to help those not familiar with Russian.

Home to a vast array of modern and contemporary art, the Museum of Modern Art is a museum, educational center, and a major player in the Moscow art scene. Along with art exhibitions for the public, courses are offered in modern art, modern culture, photography, action painting and performance art, video art, and contemporary art business for up-and-coming and promising artists. Abstract presentations and single-artists shows are also offered along with group exhibitions.
Established in 1999, five venues located throughout Moscow display a remarkable collection of modern and contemporary art, sculpture, and paintings. Most of the featured works come from the personal collection of Zurab Tsereteli, president of the Russian Academy of the Arts and founder of the museum.
The inventory of collected works continues to improve and grow through donations and purchases. In addition, artwork from famous non-Russian artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Henri Rousseau and Françoise Gilot are also available for viewing. The museum presents the perfect blend of new and existing artists without sacrificing its avant-garde theme. The museum also performs conversation and restoration work, book publishing, and publishes the Dialogue of Arts magazine. Visitor hours are noon to 10 pm daily. An average of 72,000 visitors per year enjoys the splendor of the Museum of Modern Art.

The Bulgakov Museum Moscow, located in building 10, apartment 50, was the former home of the author of The Master and Margarita, a novel long considered to be one of the greatest novels of all times. The museum and areas near it are also the settings for some of the locations in the Master and Margarita. The Bulgakov Museum Moscow is one of three museums dedicated to the novelist. The other two, Mikhail Bulgakov Museum and the One Street Museum, are located in Kiev.

Visitors can view Bulgakov’s personal belongings, photos, and other items related to his personal and professional life. Fans frequently adorn the walls of the apartment with graffiti quoting the author’s works or tributes. Exhibitions, jazz and classical music concerts, plays, tours, and other creative events frequently occur at the small and inviting flat. It is recommended that one check in advance to ensure that they do not miss these special treats. One interesting character at the museum is Begemot, the black cat, named after one of Bulgakov’s famous characters.

Tours last an average of 45 minutes and are generally in groups of 25 people. Workshops are also offered for blind or visually impaired individuals. The museum is open Wednesday from 1 pm to 9 pm and Thursday through Sunday from 1 pm to 7 pm.

The monument dedicated to the famous Russian poet Vladimir Mayakovsky was unveiled in 1958. The monument is a six meter impressive figure of Mayakovsky with a pocketbook in his hand. The statue is remarkable not only for the figure that it represents, but also because it has become a popular place for meetings and debates for the local poets.