State Historical Museum

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The State Historical Museum in Moscow, Russia, is a prominent cultural institution that showcases the extensive history of the Russian state from ancient times to the present day. Located between Red Square and Manege Square, the museum is housed in a grand, neo-Russian style building designed by architect Vladimir Sherwood and engineer Anatoly Semyonov. It was established in 1872 and officially opened to the public in 1883. The museum's vast collection includes over 4.5 million exhibits, featuring artifacts from archaeological digs, historical documents, works of art, and everyday objects that illuminate the diverse cultures and epochs of Russia's past.

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