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13 Aug
Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland Uspenski Cathedral stands proudly upon a hillside on the Katajanokka peninsula, overlooking Helsinki. Aleksei Gornostajev designed the building based on the plan of a 16th century Russian church. The grand structure was completed in 1868. In tribute to the building’s rich history, a plaque hangs on the back of the […]
Yusupov Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia
05 Jul
Traveling to Russia or St. Petersburg visa-free ? Don’t Miss Yusupov Palace If you’ve always dreamed of traveling to Russia, here’s your chance to see a key player in Russian history—Yusupov Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. The former home of the wealthy and influential Yusupov family, the palace took on a more sinister aspect when […]
The Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg
23 May
The History of the Mariinsky Theatre Located in St. Petersburg, Russia, the Mariinsky Theatre is world renowned for the variety of great artists it has provided to the world for centuries. The Mariinsky Theatre is a historic theatre of ballet and opera. It holds the title of the first musical theatre in Russia and continues […]
A Fascination with Faberge Eggs and the Faberge Museum
24 Apr
One thing many visitors on tours to Russia from the USA have high on their travel wish-list is to visit a Faberge museum and see the iconic, world-renowned eggs Imperial Eggs. (more…)