What is the Hermitage Museum? What is its History?
Find out why The Hermitage Museum is the top destination in St. Petersburg and what you can expect to see there. Below, we outline the history of the museum,
Russian Visa No Longer Necessary for Some Tourists Travelling to St. Petersburg
Applying for a Russian visa is a notoriously inconvenient and expensive process, with no guarantee that you will be granted a visa. Further, tourists are often required to show
The Top 10 Things to See and Do in St. Petersburg
If you are coming to St. Petersburg by cruise ship, check out our ranking of the Top Ten Best Things to Do in St.Petersburg and find an answer for what to see and do in this beautiful city.
St. Petersburg is a unique city — European, Russian, Soviet, and Asian influences have shaped its architectural styles. And it is fantastically beautiful — it boasts hundreds of shining spires, monumental cathedrals, grand palaces, gilded domes, and endless canals….
What is Pavlovsk Palace?
What is Pavlovsk Palace?
Pavlovsk is the name of the summer palace, as well as the name of the town where the palace is located. Pavlovsk
Church on The Spilled Blood
Church on the Spilled Blood is the most magnificent cathedrals in St. Petersburg, and definitely is the most memorable. See for yourself why this cathedral is called the ‘Jewel’
Kokoshnik: The Cornerstone of the Traditional Russian Costume
Kokoshnik is the most important and beautiful part of Russian National dress. Historically, a kokoshnik is a headdress worn by married women. This kind of head garment was extremely heavy and expensive. This is why Kokoshniks were used as a dowry that was always handed down with care and reverence from generation to generation.
Russian Maslenica – “Fatty Week”
Maslenica (mas-len-EAT-sah) is a unique Slavic holiday, and is a mix of Orthodox and pagan traditions. It lasts for an entire week and takes place during the last week before the Great Lent and is followed by Easter.
The Exquisite Eliseyev Emporium
The Eliseyev Emporium (sometimes spelled Elisseeff ) is the cherry on top of Nevsky Prospekt in St Petersburg and inspires that sense of “childlike wonder” for visitors of all
Grand Maket Rossiya Interactive Museum
Grand Maket Russia interactive museum is a gigantic miniature model of Russia, built in 1:87 scale, which covers an area of 800 square meters (8,600 sq ft). It is the largest miniature in Russia and second largest miniature in the whole world.
Is Catherine’s Palace Worth Visiting?
Catherine’s palace is one of the most famous summer palaces of the Russian Royal family. It is a destination that people from all over the world flock to see.