St. Petersburg: Palaces, Art and a Peek into Russian LifeST. PETERSBURG -- Adolf Hitler never made it to lunch, but wedid.In 1942, the Fuhrer sent out...Bumsted, Brad
Russia’s cultural center also promises a host of knock-out art galleries, theaters and selfie ops. Travelers should brace to be wowed with sights likeSavior on the Spilled Blood ChurchandPeter and Paul Fortress, both of which makeSt. Petersburgworthy of its nickname,...
Therefore, the city was filled with canals like those of Venice, baroque(巴罗克风格的) palaces and British townhouses. Now the city has celebrated its300th anniversary(周年).Naming the city was a difficult matter. At first,Peter the Great called the new Russian city Sankt Pieter Burkh. But...
GUIDE TO ST. PETERSBURG, the second Russian capital, a spectacular city where you can find many palaces, museums, cathedrals and monuments to visit. GUIDE TO TRAVELLING ON THE TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY, one of the most exciting tours in the world, which crosses Russia from end to end, but als...
Petersburg, Moscow and the Golden Ring villages all done in style. Experience grand restaurants, ballet and theatre and the amazing palaces of Russia with us on our St. Petersburg & Moscow in style tour. This Russian tour can be done in either winter or summer, giving you a totally unique...
Beautiful Russian nature, hospitality, and delicious cuisine Real diversity of Russian crafts, both world-known brands and hidden treasures: Khokhloma, Rostov finift, Dymkovo toys, Palekh miniature, Zhostovo painting and much more Impressive St. Petersburg with its numerous palaces and cathedrals...
St Petersburg will allow you to step back in time and marvel at imperial Russia, with grand palaces, theatres, and churches surrounding you as you learn Russian in this incredible city. Explore where ESL can take you on your Russian course in Russia below! What are the advantages of a ...
A day in St Petersburg and a ball at the Winter Palace in 1868 by Sacheverell Sitwell. An Ambassador's Memoirs Written by Maurice Paleologue, who was Ambassador to Russia from France. Here's an assortment of AlexanderPalace.org websites to explore Russia's past: ...
The third in my new Friday series is a boxed set of books about four Russian Imperial palaces in the vicinity of St Petersburg. The books contain many prints of 18thand 19thcentury watercolours, paintings, and engravings of the palaces at Gachina, Pavlovsk, Peterhof, and Tsarskoe Selo. Below...
Saint Petersburg : Peterhof A symbol of St. Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an absolute must-see for tourists - Peterhof, also known as "the capital of fountains", is reason enough to go to Russia and admire its unique fountains and palaces. The palace and park at Peterhof ...