Tag Archives: Russia

More Random St. Petersburg

Just a few more random shots…. A closer look at the green domes. Great weekend, everyone and stay healthy! {carole}

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Random Places in St. Petersburg

The following are spots in St. Petersburg that I shot while riding around the city. I have no idea what they are, but some are obvious like the church below. I’m kind of an architecture buff, so I loved the … Continue reading

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Cruising the Neva in St. Petersburg

After visiting Peterhof Palace, we returned to the city of St. Petersburg via hydrofoil. We were hoping to do that at some point and the trip did not disappoint. Our transportation looked just like this one: There was a lot … Continue reading

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A Cathedral and a Book Recommendation

The Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral located inside the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is the oldest landmark in St. Petersburg, built between 1712 and 1733 on Zayachy Island along the Neva … Continue reading

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St. Isaac’s from the Bridge

Somehow I overlooked this shot of St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg in my original post. I don’t know what the building is next to it, but I think it’s beautiful. There were so many structures like this along the … Continue reading

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The Winter Palace and Hermitage, Part II

OK, back to the Hermitage. I won’t be able to identify everything, but I’ll do my best. This shows you why it would take nine years to see everything in the Hermitage. There are fine paintings, along with beautifully crafted … Continue reading

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The Hermitage and Winter Palace, Part I

Sorry about the delay. I shot a wedding on Friday and that set me back a little bit. I have quite a few photos of the Winter Palace and Hermitage, so will be breaking the post into two parts. The … Continue reading

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A Peek into The Hermitage

I’ve been wanting to do a post on The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg for a while, but life has gotten in the way each time. Happy events, but major distractions. Here is a sneak peek: The place was … Continue reading

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On Deck

I took this shot the morning we docked in St. Petersburg. I liked the way shadows mimicked the stripes in the deck chairs. Those are lifeboats overhead. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

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White Nights and a Performance in St. Petersburg

We made a reservation to attend a Folkloric Spectacle in St. Petersburg because the reviews were really good. The performance was kind of so-so, but the theater was something else: There’s that beautiful color again with the white trim. I … Continue reading

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