«Scientia Potentia est» переводится с латыни как «знание — сила». Итак, вот вам источник силы — множество интересных исторических, географических, социальных и других фактов о Санкт-Петербурге, его местах, людях и достопримечательностях. Читайте о русских традициях, предрассудках и стереотипах, которые могут быть у иностранцев, а также о городских событиях и достопримечательностях. Задавайте вопросы, если они у вас есть, и давайте вместе исследуем Санкт-Петербург во время частной экскурсии.
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After a long day exploring St Petersburg, it’s time to try some delicious meals of Russian cuisine. Below is the list of must-taste dishes. Some of them are special in Saint Petersburg, so try them out and then let me know how the meals were! Soups Leningrad Rassolnik: Includes pickled cucumbers or brine, meat, potatoes, […]
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Want to stay in Saint Petersburg on a budget? First of all, you should not doubt your decision, have a cheap journey is possible. There are several tips that can help you save some money, so get a cup of your favorite drink, sit tight and read this article. Travel in autumn Well, of course, […]
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Most likely you heard the name “Nevsky” in many locations of Saint Petersburg. But what do you really know about Alexander Nevsky who lived in 1220-1263? Today I suggest you getting in the history and learning more about his outstanding personality. Early life Speaking of his regalia, Alexander Yaroslavovich Nevsky was as Prince of Novgorod, […]
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Want to explore some other sights than the State Hermitage Museum and Peter and Paul Cathedral? Check some unusual places in the city center. They are unique in the origin and will broaden your knowledge on different topics. Plus, you’ll enjoy the time a lot! Museum of Soviet Arcade Games Visit a museum where you […]
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Saint Petersburg is a wonderful city founded by Peter the Great in 1703. It all started from Peter and Paul Fortress. The city expanded and developed gradually, becoming the cultural, administrative, scientific and political centre of Russian Empire. In fact, Saint Petersburg became the capital of Russian Empire in 1712. The history of the city […]
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Born in 1868 in Tsarskoe Selo, Nicolas spent his childhood in Gatchina, studied a lot, particularly economics, law, political history, warfare and languages. In April 1894 he married the future Russian Empress Aleksandra Feodorovna, who was actually a grand-daughter of the English queen Victoria. Their coronation took place on May 26th 1896 in the Cathedral […]
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Saint Petersburg is a wonderful city full of interesting sights and places with exciting history. If you want to see the real city — walk along its streets, explore the hidden places. St Petersburg, for instance, is known for its unusually-shaped courtyards. Some of them are closed and remind wells. So as you got it, […]
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There is a variety of boutiques, shops, stores, showrooms and malls in St Petersburg, where you can buy practically everything you need. Today you’ll learn about the oldest stores of St Petersburg which are still at your service on a daily basis. The House of Books Constructed in 1902-1904, the building first belonged to the […]
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What if I tell you that St Petersburg has many names? What names can you remember? Below is a brief historical overview of how the city’s called! Saint Petersburg Since 1703 till 1914 the city had a name in the memory of St Pete, although many people suggest it was called so in honor of […]
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The epoch of Palace Coups is a period in the history of Russia from 1725 to 1762 when country governors changed as a result of conspiracy and actions of the guards ruled by the aristocracy or closest associates of Peter the Great. This term was suggested by Professor Kluychevsky who called this time period so, […]
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