The Irkutsk Regional Art Museum named after Sukachev is one of the largest in Siberia. It was established based on a unique collection of paintings gathered by the pre-revolutionary head of the city, Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev. The museum is located in several buildings constructed during the reign of Nicholas II and is part of the larger complex of the former Sukachev estate. The architectural ensemble itself deserves separate attention, but now we will focus on the history and exhibition of the museum.

Vladimir Petrovich Sukachev was one of the wealthiest people in Irkutsk, actively engaged in patronage and invested significant funds in acquiring works of art. His contemporaries respected and valued his contribution to the development of the city; however, revolutionary events forced him to resign and move to Bakhchisarai, where he died in 1920. After his departure, the rich collection of paintings and other valuables remained in Irkutsk and were nationalized by the new government. The estate buildings soon fell into disrepair, but the collection of paintings was saved thanks to the efforts of artist Konstantin Innokentievich Pomerantsev. He managed to preserve and organize the collection into a picture gallery, which became an independent museum in 1936. By the time of its opening, the gallery had already changed curators several times and was supplemented with new works of art.

In 1989, the museum was named after Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev, which became a symbol of partial restoration of justice. The museum's exhibition still features many remarkable paintings, including "Village Festival" by Prjanishnikov, "Unsuccessful Date" by Bryullov, and "The Beggar. The Girl-Fisher" by Repin.