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St Petersburg
From its 1703 foundation by Peter the Great in a swampy war zone to its leading role in overthrowing Soviet power and bringing Russia into the twenty-first century, St Petersburg has undergone several transformations. Virtually commanded into existence by Peter the Great, the inherent artifice of St Petersburg has made it one of the world's most storied cities – the stage for political and artistic dreamers. As such, it had a leading role in nineteenth-century cultural life, but with the Russian Revolution of 1917 its glorious history descended into violence and bloodshed. During the Second World War, Leningrad suffered further atrocities in the form of a horrific Nazi siege. Yet it has re...
Russia: St Petersburg
We went to St Petersburg in 2009 for a meeting on an EU project called ISAAC about heritage tourism. The May weather was marvellous and we stayed in a nice hotel next to the Fontanka River in walking distance of Nevsky Prospect. The high spot of our trip was a private tour of the Impressionist paintings in the Hermitage and Russian art in the Russian Museum. The Hermitage Museum, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great is spectacular - lavish, ornate with the most impressive collection of art. The collections occupy a complex of six historic buildings along Palace Embankment, including the Winter Palace, home of Tsars, centre of imperial power, scene of the Bloody Sunday massacre of protesters in 1905 and subject to storming by Red Army troops in the October 1917 Revolution. We also had a boat trip to Peterhof, the Russian Versailles, begun in 1714 by Peter the Great as his Monplaisir'.
Saint Petersburg Travel Guide
Saint Petersburg, a city with a rich cultural tapestry and deep historical significance, has long stood as one of Russia’s most famous and important urban centers. Located on the Neva River, it is Russia's second-largest city and is often regarded as the cultural capital of the country. Established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703, the city’s design reflects the visionary ambition of a monarch eager to connect Russia with the West. Known for its opulent palaces, stunning canals, and vibrant arts scene, Saint Petersburg is a city that has evolved through centuries of political change, artistic flourishing, and social transformation. The city is a place where East meets West, bridging Russi...
St Petersburg
Covers Petersburg's political, social, economic, architectural, cultural and intellectual history, recounting events of world importance, and the often tragic lives of the city's many great citizens. This book focuses on the city's key role as a link to the West and in modernizing Russia and encouraging the growth of civil society.
Top 50 Best Things to do in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Welcome to our comprehensive list of 50 must-do activities in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This city, known as the "Venice of the North" for its network of canals and beautiful architecture, is a treasure trove of cultural, historical, and artistic experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the grandeur and charm of this magnificent destination. Embark on a journey through time as you visit iconic landmarks such as the State Hermitage Museum, a true gem of art and history. Marvel at its vast collection of masterpieces, housed in the opulent Winter Palace. For a taste of imperial Russia, explore the Peter and Paul Fortress, where you can delve into the captivating stories of the Romanov dynas...
St. Petersburg (Russia) - Wink Travel Guide
It is the second largest city of Russia, with 5 million inhabitants, and the former capital of the Russian Empire. Founded in 1703, it is not ancient, but its historical cityscape is remarkably well-preserved. The center of Saint Petersburg occupies numerous islands of the Neva River delta, divided by waterways and connected by huge drawbridges. Since 1991 it and some historical suburbs, including Peterhof, have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is home to one of the world's largest museums of art, the Hermitage. Many Russians know the city as Piter, a familiar diminutive of Saint Petersburg. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Historical connections between St. Petersburg/Russia and Europe/Germany
Essay from the year 2006 in the subject Politics - Region: Russia, grade: 1,4, University of Vaasa, course: Excursion to St. Petersburg, language: English, abstract: “St. Petersburg – Russian’s window to Europe” you can read in almost every information about the city. But besides being the biggest city in western Russia and an important access to the Baltic sea it has also some important ‘personal’ relations to Europe or e.g. Germany: Peter I the Great and Vladimir Putin. One, the famous founder of St. Petersburg in 1703, who moved the capital from Moscow to his new preferred location and thereby opened whole Russia to deeper relations to the West. The second one, the current Rus...
The Most Intentional City
Founded by Peter the Great a mere sixty years before Catherine II ascended Russia's throne, St. Petersburg became one of the leading economic and political centers of Europe during her reign. Catherine lavished planning on St. Petersburg, but her reign has been largely overlooked in academic literature, despite the fact that much of the city's image in Russian culture was established in that epoch. The city's detractors over the centuries have enumerated many reasons why the city never should have been established and why it should not have grown. Yet grow it did. No other city in the world situated so far north (almost on the sixtieth parallel) is more than a fifth its size. The Most Intentional City reveals just how St. Petersburg assumed its vitality, its social and economic strength, and its identity in myth and legend.
