Moscow Surikov State Academic Institute of Fine Arts
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Moscow Surikov State Academic Institute of Fine Arts (Russian: Московский художественный институт имени В. И. Сурикова) is an art institute in Moscow, Russia.
Московский художественный институт имени В. И. Сурикова | |
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Former names | Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute |
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| Type | Art school |
| Established | 1939 |
| Address | 30 Tovarischesky Lane , , 55°44′37″N 37°39′59″E |
| Website | surikov-vuz |
History
It was created on the basis of the Moscow VKHUTEIN. It is considered the successor to the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture.[1]
Since 1948, the educational institution was reformed and became known as the Moscow State Art Institute and since that time has been named after Vasily Surikov.[2]
In 1957, the institute was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour.[3]
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