Press Highlights: Opening of Nadezhda Krestinina’s "Along the Way" Exhibition
On April 21, 2026, the Schusev State Museum of Architecture hosted the opening of the exhibition «Along the Way».
Curated by Ksenia Lagoiskaya and Olga Marutyan, the exhibition features 50 paintings by the artist alongside 12 original graphic works by renowned architects from the museum’s collection.
The project offers the viewer two perspectives on the travel experience: Nadezhda Krestinina’s emotional statement on how people inhabit the journey, and an analytical excursion into the history of railway architecture.
As Natalia Shashkova, Director of the Museum of Architecture, noted: «Since ancient times, time spent on the road has been perceived as a special human experience. In the 'Along the Way' exhibition, we offer two perspectives on travel: an artist’s emotional statement and an analytical excursion into the history of railway architecture. Perhaps through this project, viewers will gain a new experience, looking with fresh eyes at their fellow travelers or the scenes unfolding outside the train window.»
The opening has already been featured by leading cultural media outlets. Below is a compilation of the latest press coverage.
Moskva 24
«Nadezhda Krestinina is a contemporary artist whose paintings emphasize light, pastel shades. Her works are held in various collections, including the State Russian Museum, the St. Petersburg Museum of 20th and 21st Century Art, and the Marc Chagall Museum in Vitebsk.»
Full story available at: https://thecity.m24.ru/news/15338
Komsomolskaya Pravda – Afisha
A detailed preview of the exhibition is also featured on 'Komsomolskaya Pravda – Moscow’s Main Events,' a popular resource covering the capital’s leading cultural and social highlights. The outlet included the project in its list of Moscow’s key exhibition events, noting the significance of blending contemporary art with the architectural archives of the Schusev Museum.
Full story available at: https://www.kp.ru/afisha/msk/vistavki/vystavka-po-puti-zhivopis-nadezhdy-krestininoj-v-muzee-arhitektury-v-moskve-2026/
KudaGo
One of the largest city event portals, KudaGo, has included the exhibition in its selection of the main cultural events in Moscow. The publication emphasizes that the exposition combines Nadezhda Krestinina's painting cycle about passengers and travel moments with the graphics of architects from the museum's collection. It offers the viewer a look at familiar train stations and fellow travelers through the prism of light, color, and history.
Full story available at: https://kudago.com/msk/event/vyistavka-po-puti-zhivopis-nadezhdyi-krestininoj/
Kultura (Culture) Newspaper
«The exhibition includes 50 paintings by the artist and 12 original graphic works by renowned architects from the Museum of Architecture’s collection. The works from the 'Public Transport' series capture
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Architime
The architecture portal Architime.ru has published a detailed announcement of the exhibition "On the Way. Paintings by Nadezhda Krestinina," which opened at the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture. The publication notes that the exhibition combines 50 paintings by the artist and 12 sheets of original graphic art from the museum's collection, while also highlighting the unique blend of travel impressions and the history of railway architecture. The project runs at the “Ruina” (Ruin) Outbuilding until July 5, 2026.
Full story available at: https://architime.ru/activity/2026/exhibition210426ma.htm
Archrevue.ru
The architecture magazine Archrevue.ru reports on the opening of the exhibition "On the Way. Paintings by Nadezhda Krestinina" at the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture. The exhibition features 50 paintings by the artist and 12 sheets of original graphic art from the museum's collection, including sketches of railway stations and pavilion designs created by Alexey Shchusev, Ivan Fomin, Vladimir Shukhov, and other outstanding architects. The project invites viewers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of travel impressions and memories. The exhibition runs until July 5 at the “Ruina” (Ruin) Outbuilding.
Full story available at: https://www.archrevue.ru/content/42460.html
Artguide
"The leading art guide ArtGuide.ru has presented an extensive preview of the 'Along the Way' exhibition. The publication emphasizes that 50 expressionist works by Krestinina, full of 'instability and fragility,' enter into a dialogue with 12 sheets of architectural graphics from the museum's collection. This creates a cohesive exhibition narrative about the liminal states of a traveler and the threshold spaces between departure and arrival."
Full story available at: https://artguide.com/events/po-puti-zhivopis-nadezhdy-krestininoj
Moskva Kult
"The information portal about the cultural life of the capital, 'Moskva Kult,' has published a detailed preview of the exhibition. The resource informs its readers about the opportunity to see 50 paintings by the artist and rare railway station sketches created by great architects within the walls of the Shchusev Museum, noting the importance of the project for Moscow's cultural calendar."
Full story available at: https://moskvakult.ru/event/po-puti-zhivopis-nadezhdy-krestininoy-kg224529.html
Kolektsiya (Collection) Magazine
«The 'Along the Way' project presents not only original paintings but also unique archival materials from the Museum of Architecture’s collection. Visitors will have the chance to see sketches of railway station buildings, designs for station pavilions, and unrealized concepts created by outstanding architects.»
Full story available at: https://sammlung.ru/?p=105367
Marie Claire Maison
“The exhibition includes 50 paintings by the artist and 12 sheets of original graphic art by famous architects from the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture collection. The works from the 'Public Transport' series capture well-known characters — train passengers and casual travel companions.”
The project invites visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of travel memories and impressions, combining Nadezhda Krestinina's emotional statement with an analytical excursion into the history of railway architecture. Visitors will see sketches of railway stations and pavilion designs by Alexey Shchusev, Ivan Fomin, Vladimir Shukhov, and other outstanding architects.
The exhibition runs until July 5 at the “Ruina” (Ruin) Outbuilding of the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture.
Full story available at: https://mcmaison.ru/news-art/po-puti-zhivopis-nadezhdy-krestininoi-v-muzee-arkhitektury/
Kudakid.ru
Kudakid.ru recommends the family-friendly 'Along the Way' exhibition at the Museum of Architecture, which explores travel through Nadezhda Krestinina's paintings and unique architectural drawings. Held in the "Ruin" wing, the exhibition presents an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
Full story available at: https://kudakid.ru/catalog/vystavki/po-puti-zhivopis-nadezhdy-krestininoy/
Dom-online.ru
The online publication Dom-online.ru reports on the exhibition "On the Way. Paintings by Nadezhda Krestinina" held at the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture. The core of the exhibition features 50 paintings by the artist and 12 sheets of original graphic art by prominent architects from the museum's collection. The project invites viewers to recall travel impressions, combining Nadezhda Krestinina's emotional statement with an analytical excursion into the history of railway architecture. Visitors will see sketches of railway stations and pavilion designs created by Alexey Shchusev, Ivan Fomin, Vladimir Shukhov, and other architects. The exhibition runs until July 5 at the “Ruina” (Ruin) Outbuilding.
Read the full article at the source: https://dom-online.ru/news/sobytiya/id-4412/muar_provodit_vyistavku_po_puti_jivopis_nadejdyi_krestininoy
“Literaturnaya Gazeta” (Literary Gazette)
“Literaturnaya Gazeta” reports that the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture invites visitors to the recently opened exhibition "On the Way. Paintings by Nadezhda Krestinina." The space of the “Ruina” (Ruin) Outbuilding has been transformed into a ghostly train, where paintings created on the verge of abstraction sit alongside archival blueprints and drawings of stations from the museum's archives. The exhibition is based on 50 works by Nadezhda Krestinina and 12 graphic sheets that showcase railway station designs by outstanding architects. The exhibition runs until July 5, 2026.
Full story available at: https://lgz.ru/news/muzej-arhitektury-priglashaet-posetit-svoi-vystavki/
MSK1.ru
"The online publication MSK1.ru (network edition 'Pulse') reports on the exhibition 'Along the Way'. Paintings by Nadezhda Krestinina' as a significant cultural event in the life of the city. The note explains that the exposition offers visitors a unique experience—to see how a contemporary artist conveys emotions and observations from a train car window, while nearby appreciating the engineering designs of outstanding architects who shaped the appearance of Russian railways."
Full story available at: https://msk1.ru/text/culture/2026/04/18/76366766/
