After the mixed up Times of Troubles following the death of Ivan IV, a spark of hope came from the ascension to the Russian throne of Mikhail Romanov (Михаил Романов) in 1613. ...
Mishka Bar (Бар Мишка) is a very nice place to spend your evening at and to have a good time in the city centre. It is located on the bank of Fontanka river (Набережная реки ...
Last Friday evening saw a group of Liden & Denz students take a boat trip along the canals of St. Petersburg, through some of the most enchanting parts of the city.
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Russia has always been famous for its circus art. Many theatrical and movie directors were inspired by the circus for their works. For instance, Vsevolod Meyerhold (Всеволод ...
As a keen foodie who’s already lived here for five months, I have a few ideas of where to go when dining out in St. Petersburg. Here is my top selection which I believe caters ...
If you are curious about Russian literature and want to test your knowledge of Russian, we suggest you to see a performance of Bulgakov’s masterpiece, “The Master and ...
The temperatures are soaring in the Capital of the North this week, so continuing on our quest to find the best places for enjoying summer in the city, we present to you ...
Situated 45 minutes away from St. Petersburg is Peterhof (Петергоф), a small village and home to the Peter the Great’s summer palace. One of the most beautiful attractions in ...
Whilst living in a student hostel on Kazanskaya Ulitsa (Казанская улица) with no washing machine, a friend recommended that I try out Stirka 40 (Стирка 40), the laundrette ...
Positioned on the south banks of the Neva, and only a five minute walk from the Church of the Spilt Blood, the Summer Garden (Лeтний сад) offers a wonderful way to spend some ...
On April 1st I visited the State Memorial Museum of the Defence and Siege of Leningrad. The name on the outside of the building remains the outdated Музей Обороны Ленинграда ...
