The Hermitage Museum by Mikhail Piotrovsky: Director's Tour

The State Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is one of the greatest museums in the world which houses more than 3 million works of art of all regions and ages. In a single visit, it is impossible to embrace even one percent of its treasures, so every rendez-vous with the Hermitage is your personal choice, which is sometimes quite difficult to make.

In this video, the general director of the State Hermitage Museum Dr Mikhail Piotrovsky presents his choice and vision of the collections. In 30 minutes, you will visit sumptuous gala halls of the Winter Palace, painting galleries and treasuries. Dr Piotrovsky will guide you through the General Stuff Building where are exposed masterpieces of impressionists and contemporary artists.