Перевести текс. заранее . the main façade of the academy of arts overlooks the neva. the building was designed by the architects alexander kokorinov and jean batist vallin de la 35 mothe in 1764. the construction of the building was finished in 1788. it is one of the vivid examples of early classicism in russian architecture. over the entrance there is an inscription in bronze letters ‗to free arts. the year of 1765‖. it was the first building in classic style in saint petersburg. the well-balanced proportions of the main façade are particularly impressive. now the building houses the saint petersburg repin institute of painting, sculpture and architecture. the idea of creation of a russia artistic school belonged to peter i but it was realized only partially at that time. in 1757, count ivan shuvalov came forward with a project to create the academy of fine arts. the academy of the three most noble arts (painting, sculpture and architecture) was founded in 1757. the first students graduated from the academy in 1762. the academy of arts has played an important role in the development of russian art. a lot of famous russian painters and sculptors studied and worked there. at the beginning of the 19th century, the graduates of the academy of arts deserved the european recognition.