Quote: Nostalgic trip on a commuter train along with the summer residents and grandmothers selling crosswords, then ten minutes by bus - and here he is, the Russian Versailles. However, Peter the Great was still… Read More

Quote: Train plus bus plus a walk along the park surrounding the channel, in which poezhivalis from the morning cold autumn ducks - in front of me and Catherine Palace.The length of the facade of the palace, the main… Read More

Quote: What we know about Paul I. Here is his encyclopedic presentation: "The son of Peter III and Catherine II. Emperor 1796 - 1801 (5 years). Sons, Alexander (the future Emperor Alexander I), Constantine, Nicholas… Read More

Quote: The Summer Garden is almost like a bit of heaven on earth. It is flanked by the Bolshoi Neva and the Fontanka Canal. It is protected by the world famous sword fence that is perhaps the most impressive of its… Read More

Quote: The Field of Mars, which was previously the Field of Lights, has a special place in the long history of St. Petersburg. Originally it was used as a place where Peter I ordered fireworks displays for the people… Read More

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Quote: Catherine the Great's son, Paul I, was 42 when he ascended the throne. During the course of his mother's reign, he came to hate her & everything she stood for. Paul was said to be highly suspicious, irritable,… Read More

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