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Shchusev Museum of Architecture

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The ShchusevMuseum of Architecture is a national museum of Russian Architecture located in Moscow the capital of Russia and also a research centre to study and promote the architectural and urban heritage. The museum was founded in 1934 and is located on the Vozdvizhenka Street. The collections include more than 800000 items. The museum is named after Russian and Soviet architect Alexey Shchusev.

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Shchusev Museum of Architecture
Староваганьковский переулок, Moscow Arbat District

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Государственный музей архитектуры им. А. В. Щусева

Староваганьковский переулок 25
119019 Moscow, Arbat District
Moscow, Russia
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