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Did Donald Shirley Study At Leningrad Conservatory Of Music?

05.01.2021
Donald Shirley

Hollywood movie Green Book (2018) gained three Oscars. Russian cinema-goers admired the masterpiece because of its humor, the virtual presence of Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Dr. Shirley’s fight for his right to be what he was: black. But one moment not connected directly with the plot wowed cinema halls visitors in Russia with waves of “my hat!”...

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celebrity , culture , history , music , people

What You Need To Know If You Want To Visit St. Petersburg

27.11.2020
Neva river

St. Petersburg is one of the most majestic cities in Russia and Europe so it’s no surprise if it ends up on your travel bucket list. The city’s history can be traced back to two great Peters: Saint Peter the apostle and Peter the Great, the city’s founder. The city was named after Saint Peter while its streets and architecture were envisioned...

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architecture , metro , traveler's advice , visa

Rating Of Russian Cheapest And Most Expensive Cities

06.07.2020
money

While planning your travel around Russia, an idea becoming more and more attractive with the introduction of an e-visa scheduled for 2021, you may want to know what’s the cost of living in the country’s different cities. Not that it is going to save you a fortune or impact your travel budget somehow but anyway might be of help. Here is the rating...

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money , Moscow , neighboring regions , pack your coffer right

Wikipedia’s Mistakes About St. Petersburg

03.06.2020
Wikipedia`s Mistakes About St. Petersburg

While planning your trip to St. Petersburg you may consider Wikipedia a reliable source of tourist information. Well, mostly it is. But in many cases, the Wiki is not very accurate as life goes on with most information sources and guides lagging behind. We put some inaccuracies together so that you were not misled. Critic Of Wikipedia We are far from...

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airport , Allegro , animals , bridges , Helsinki , Hermitage , Marine facade , metro , Moscow , Peterhof , railway stations , river cruise , sea cruise , suburbs , trains

Watching Drawbridges In St. Petersburg: Timetable, Map, Warnings And Tips

07.05.2020
Raising bridge

St. Petersburg drawbridges’ opening and closing is a magnificent show, spectacular and captivating. What’s interesting it’s not a tourist attraction, but a purely technological procedure, the fact which adds flavor to the experience. This post is about the best spots to see the best bridges, schedule, and tips on how to get the most from watching...

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bridges , free time , night life , schedules
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