Sculpture of XX-XXI centuries

The State Russian Museum holds the largest collection of Russian sculpture of the twentieth century, containing more than 3000 works. Virtually all the major names and specific features of Russian sculpture of the Soviet period are presented. This approach has allowed the preservation of a variety of unique objects. Another basic principle is collecting original plaster casts. Also, a significant part of the collection is wooden statuary. Interest to this material in many generations of artists was due both to the accessibility of wood, and the Russian mentality itself, appealing to the traditions of old Russian and folk sculpture.