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zoo park st.petersburg march 2012 :

zoo park st.petersburg march 2012

Updated: Mar 11, 2012 12:17pm PST

Peter and Paul Fortress - St.Petersburg :

Peter and Paul Fortress - St.Petersburg

Updated: Mar 11, 2012 12:12pm PST

St.Petersburg Ecology Museum :

St.Petersburg Ecology Museum

Updated: Feb 28, 2012 6:41am PST

Maslenitsa february 2012 (St.Petersburg/Russia) :

Maslenitsa february 2012 (St.Petersbu...

Updated: Feb 28, 2012 5:56am PST

Yusupov's Palace : Yusupovs’ Palace on the Moika river Embankment, one of the 4 palaces Yusupovs had in St. Petersburg. Yusupovs were one of the richest families of Russia in the XIX century related by family ties to the Romanovs, for instance, the last owner of this palace Felix Yusupovs was married to Irina, niece of Nicholas II. Yusupovs were famous Maecenas and their theatre was the most popular of the private theatres in St. Petersburg. Gala and living rooms of the palace, beautifully decorated, one can see unique musical instruments there. The Golden Theatre is a copy of the Bolshoi of Moscow, the most famous actors, dancers and singers considered it an honor to perform on this stage. The Cellar wax museum is where in December 1916 Felix Yusupovs, Grand Duke Dmitry and other monarchists conspirators murdered Grigory Rasputin, morose and mysterious figure in Russian history.

Yusupov's Palace

Yusupovs’ Palace on the Moika river Embankment, one of the 4 palaces ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2011 12:41am PST

St Isaac's Cathedral : St. Isaac’s Cathedral dominates the skyline of St. Petersburg. Seen from far out in the Gulf of Finland, the dome is covered with pure gold. Located along Decemberists Square, which is the second of St. Petersburg’s great squares, it was built between 1818 and 1858. Designed by August de Montferrand, dozens of stones and marble were incorporated into the edifice. The Cathedral is decorated with 14 kinds of minerals and semi-precious stones as well as mosaic paintings, frescoes and bas-reliefs. St. Isaac’s is also home to the only stained-glass window in the Russian Orthodoxy.

Another feature of the Cathedral is a foucaults pendulum that demonstrates the revolution of the earth around its own axis. Also, not to be missed is the view from the dome.

St Isaac's Cathedral

St. Isaac’s Cathedral dominates the skyline of St. Petersburg. Seen ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2011 11:52pm PST

Peterhof : Peterhof is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, about 22 miles southwest of St. Petersburg. Also known as Petrodvorets, it was founded in 1710 as a summer residence for Peter the Great. Altered and extended over the years, it was almost completely rebuilt between 1747 and 1754. Inside the Grand Palace are many splendid displays of art, decorative objects and furniture. The Palace over-looks a vista of spreading gardens and fountains.

Peterhof is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, abo ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2011 9:50pm PST

Peter and Paul Cathedral : The historical core of St. Petersburg is the Peter and Paul Fortress, a monument of military and engineering excellence. Located on Zayachy Island, the Fortress forms an irregular hexagon that stretches east to west with six bastions at the corners. The walls of the Fortress that face the Neva River were lined with granite blocks with fortifications built on the southern bank of the Petrogradsky Island for added protection. Inside are the former Royal Mint and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. The present Peter and Paul Cathedral are made of stone and replaced the old wooden church of St. Peter and St. Paul. This cathedral was St. Petersburg’s first monumental building and is also the burial vault of many Russian emperors.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

The historical core of St. Petersburg is the Peter and Paul Fortress, ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2011 9:26pm PST

Palace Square : Rich in history, St. Petersburg is also known as the main focus of the revolution that took place at the beginning of the 20th century. The Palace Square is best known as being the center of many of the early political struggles. It was here that “Bloody Sunday” took place, starting the revolution of 1905. History is that on Sunday, January 9, 1905 the revolution began with striking workers and their families marching for relief from Nicholas II. The marchers were met by soldiers who fired into the crowd, killing hundreds of demonstrators.

Etienne Falconet, a Frenchman, sculpted the Bronze Horseman, long considered one of the city’s most symbolic monuments. Catherine the Great commissioned the statue to pay tribute to the philosophy of enlightened absolutism she shared with Peter the Great. From different angles the statue reveals benevolence, malevolence, inspiration and terror.

For most of history this statue has been a symbol of tyranny and destruction. It is only in recent years that the Bronze Horseman has become appreciated as a work of art.

Also near the Palace Square is the Alexander Column, a monument to the defeat of Napoleon in 1812. The column was designed by Auguste de Montferrand and took two years to build. It was cut from the rock face of a cliff in Karelia. After completion, it was slowly transported to St. Petersburg, taking a year for the full trip.

Surmounted by an angel of peace, the column was erected by 2,000 veterans of the war. This, too, conforms to the geometric formality of the Imperial structures and is positioned in perfect alignment with the entrance to the Winter Palace.

Rich in history, St. Petersburg is also known as the main focus of the ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2011 9:08pm PST

Catherine's Palace : Tsarskoye Selo, once known as the Czar’s Village or Pushkin, is approximately 17 miles south of the city of St. Petersburg and is the site of Catherine’s Palace. Built between 1719-1723 and restored many times, it has a stunning aqua colored façade, decorated with statues, gold and white ornaments and topped with gold onion domes. Inside is an immense collection of art work and furnishings. This, as with all of the palaces in the area, was heavily damaged by retreating German forces, but is now almost completely restored.

Catherine's Palace

Tsarskoye Selo, once known as the Czar’s Village or Pushkin, is appr ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2011 8:55pm PST

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