The Schusev State Museum of Architecture is the first in the world specialized museum of architecture. It was founded by the initiative of the Union of Soviet architects in 1934.Our work is intended not only to realize traditional museum programs but also to turn the Museum into an up-to-date centre of research and arts. Among the new directions of its work is an organization of architectural contests and conferences, promotion of the restoration of architectural monuments and foundation of museums of the outstanding Russian architects.