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World-class entertainment at the Mariinsky Theatre, sultry White Nights in midsummer, ice-skating on the Neva and the sublime architecture of the Church on the Spilled Blood - Russia"s 'northern capital" amazes all who visit. This smart, streetwise and stylish guide uncovers the cultural riches, captivating history and carefree nightlife of this magnificent city.
Immerse Yourself In Art - compare Picasso and Poussin, Gainsborough and Gauguin with a whole chapter dedicated to the vast Hermitage Museum
Catch The Scene - dance on tables or watch world-class ballet; our St Petersburg expert reveals the complete range of entertainment options
Explore the city with tailor-made walking tours, full color, cross-referenced maps and metro plan
Talk The Talk with our detailed language chapter complete with Cyrillic script
Escape to opulent Tsarist palaces and charming historic towns with our comprehensive Excursions chapter
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Synopsis
Discover St PetersburgUnearth the connection between an Italian architect and a famous beef dish at the Stroganov Palace
Plug into St Petersburg's avant-garde art and music scene in a former squat
Beat a total stranger with birch branches at the local banya
Join the newlyweds for champagne and dancing in the shadow of the Bronze Horseman
In This Guide:
One passionate author with over twenty years' experience of St Petersburg
Full-color coverage of the unparalleled Hermitage museum
Meet the locals: a photographer/journalist/bar owner, an artist and a violinist show you their town
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