PHOTO: Park in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Yaroslavl, Russia
Sweeping views of the Volga River from this lovely park in the town of Yaroslavl, Russia, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
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PHOTO: Sculpture at Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Stunning marble sculpture in the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia, one of the world’s greatest museums
PHOTO: Hermitage Museum Storage Facility, St. Petersburg, Russia
Hermitage Museum storage and research facility in St. Petersburg, Russia, where all restoration work takes place, and the one-third of the collection that is not on display is kept in climate controlled vaults. Private tours of the facility are now available on a limited basis.
Iconic Views of Russia in Panoramic Photos
During my Viking River Waterway of the Tsars cruise down the Volga-Baltic Waterway between Moscow and St. Petersburg, I captured these panoramic photos of Russia, showing four of the most iconic views in the country. They are not my usual quality, since I shot them with my iPhone, but they do capture a great view … Read more
PHOTO: Griboedova Canal in St. Petersburg, Russia
View down Griboedova Canal in St. Petersburg, Russia. At the end of the canal is the Church of the Spilled Blood, one of the most famous sights in the city that is considered to be the cultural capital of Russia.
