Treasures of the Yusupov Palace

Treasures of the Yusupov Palace

Saint Petersburg is rich in sights. Its palaces and museums are not only full of real treasures, works of art and historical artifacts, but also keep many secrets and mysteries. The palace of the ancient princely family of the Yusupov is situated on the Moika river embankment. It is famous not only for its luxurious interiors and richness of the stored items, but also for being a landmark in Russian history. Read more

The Hermitage must-see list (part 1)

The Hermitage must-see list (part 1)

Someone has calculated that it would take eight years to go around the Hermitage with spending only one minute on the examination of each exhibit. So, when going for a new aesthetic experiences in one of the most famous museums in the country, one should have enough time and be in an appropriate mood. Read more

The architectural ensemble of the Palace Square

The architectural ensemble of the Palace Square

If you walk along Nevsky prospect towards the Admiralty, sooner or later you’ll see the pink granite of the Alexander column with the angel on the spire which symbolizes the triumph of good. Monument to the victory over Napoleon with the words “to Alexander I from grateful Russia” written on it rises up to 47.5 metres above the main square of St. Petersburg. Read more