This well-known historical and archaeological institution in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom, is dedicated to the culture, art, and history of humanity. Founded in 1753, the museum opened its doors to the public in 1759 and has since remained accessible for free visits. Today, the British Museum houses around 8 million exhibits from all continents, making it one of the largest museums in the world. Among these treasures is a unique collection of ancient Russian icons, consisting of just over 100 works, many of which are particularly rare and valuable.

The history of the British Museum began with private collections, and its establishment in 1753 is associated with the name of physician and naturalist Hans Sloane, who bequeathed his extensive collections to the English people. Today, the British Museum is one of the richest historical and art museums in the world, with eight million cultural monuments from nearly all civilizations.

In the museum, one can see Russian icons, porcelain, drawings, and engravings, as well as items of national culture from Serbia. The collection of Russian icons began to form in 1920 when the museum received the icon "New Testament Trinity" as a gift. However, the majority of the collection was acquired after World War II. Among the outstanding works is the icon "The Miracle of Saint George and the Dragon," known as "Black George," created in the late 14th or early 15th century in Pskov or Moscow, distinguished by its rare iconography.