Freezing rain splashed off the massive stone walls of Belozersky Monastery, pelted my face, and trickled down my neck. I pulled my hood closer and surveyed the leaden surroundings. On my left, the monastery loomed dense and gray, threatening to tip the earth. Ahead of me lay a gray corpse of a lake. The only … Read more
Alexander Pushkin Monument stands in a part in the city center of St. Petersburg, Russia
Rostral Column on Vasilyevsky Island in St. Petersburg, Russia. The former lighthouse is decorated with the prows of conquered ships to frighten off invaders.
Exquisite interior of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral at Saint Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Russia. The church and fort are first and oldest landmarks in the city, built during the reign of Peter the Great.
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral at Saint Peter and Paul Fortress is the oldest landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia. Built between 1712 and 1733, its spire is the world’s tallest Orthodox bell tower.
