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• 5 Surprising Facts about St. Petersburg

  A former imperial capital, St. Petersburg blends history, glamor and vibrant art culture. Here’re a few facts you may not have known about the city that has changed its name four times (St. Petersburg, Petrograd, Leningrad and then back to St. Petersburg.)

  24.02.2017

• Russian Men’s Day, Women’s Day and the Danger of the Frying Pan

  If Russians have two New Years (read more about it in our Idiot’s Guide to the Russian New Year), what can stop them to have two Valentine’s Days? Nothing! Russians do things in a big way, so they have Men’s Day and Women’s Day, and celebrate them within days of each other so no-one gets left out. Being among Russia’s "sacred" holidays, they involve any man or woman, regardless of their relationship status. Born out of violent causes of war and suffrage, they’ve turned into a celebration of love and appreciation.

  23.02.2017

• The Master Provocateur

  The entire captivating point of the Jan Fabre exhibition currently at the Hermitage Museum is not that it confounds critics, astounds art aficionados or even that it appeals to stalwart fans of the iconoclastic Dutch artist and theatremaker.

  03.02.2017

• Hidden Treasures of Saint Petersburg — Gatchina

  Gatchina is the largest town in Leningrad Region, one of its cultural, industrial and educational centers (Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute and Radium Institute, as well as other important educational establishments are located there). More than anything, Gatchina is famous for its history and sights — once an attempt at creating Russia’s exemplary town, it is still proud of its heritage. Its main attraction are parks, especially the Palace park beside the Gatchina Grand Palace — built in neoclassical style, it’s a monument from Paul I’s reign who tried to make Gatchina the permanent residence of Russian Emperors.

  24.01.2017

• The Hidden Treasures of St. Petersburg — a Quick Guide to Visiting St. Petersburg’s Suburbs

  As the new tests and deadlines approach, so does the Indian Summer — which is deemed the best time for visiting St. Petersburg’s many suburbs, their historical sights and beautiful park ensembles. Such places as the Amber Room in Pushkin or Petergof’s fountains are among St. Petersburg’s most famous tourist attractions. Still, there’s a lot more to the region than these two popular destinations.

  19.09.2016