This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the gallery's press service.

"In the Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val, 10, a roof leak has occurred due to heavy rain," the message says.

It is noted that "at the moment all visitors to the New Tretyakov Gallery have been taken out of the halls, all expositions and exhibitions are temporarily closed for visiting."

“We are monitoring the situation and will come back shortly with a more detailed commentary,” the press service added.

Earlier it was reported that until Wednesday evening, August 26, strong wind and rain with a thunderstorm is expected in the Moscow region.