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Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Walk one of Russia’s most famous streets and take in the sights and sounds of central St. Petersburg.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.

Russia’s most famous czar, Peter the Great, still watches over St. Petersburg from this majestic statue on Admiralty Embankment.

An emblem of imperial Russia, this magnificent theater is best known for staging celebrated ballet productions, as well as for its elegant architecture.

Russia’s most famous czar, Peter the Great, still watches over St. Petersburg from this majestic statue on Admiralty Embankment.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.

Russia’s most famous czar, Peter the Great, still watches over St. Petersburg from this majestic statue on Admiralty Embankment.

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.