Sunday, October 19, 2008

Theaters in St Petersburg

St. Petersburg’s theatres offer breathtaking performances of all kinds. St. Petersburg provides the ultimate stage for dozens of live theatrical performances. There are different kinds of theatres in St. Petersburg, where performances are always a success.

The Baltic House Theatre was established in 1936 as a Leningrad State Theatre. The theatre was created with the aim of becoming the center of theatrical culture. Numerous ingenious of art were brought to life by the State Theatre. Many talented and famous actors and actresses were involved in the performances of this theater.

Russian Buff Theatre represents democratic theatrical genre. It was founded in 1983. The shows in the theater may be comedies, musicals and other theatrical genres, but all with democratic overtones.

Actors in Russian Buff Theater are skilled in all forms offstage skills; they can dance, sing and act. Other Russian theatre groups are mostly concentrated on only one aspect of theater such as ballet and opera.

The main stage of Buff Theater is capable of receiving 300 guests. Other stages can receive less number of visitors. The theater organizes not only wonderful and unforgettable performances, but also parties, balls, night shows and presentations. A perfect Petersburg travel should include a visit to one of these shows.

But the most famous theater in the city is the Mariinsky Opera House. The repertoire of the theater has a worldwide fame. The opera and ballet companies are always a great success.
There are many other theatres in St. Petersburg, which always have new and modern performances of all kinds.

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Nightlife in St. Petersburg



St. Petersburg is famous not only for its historical monuments, located nearly in every corner of the city, but also for an active nightlife. St Petersburg travel is great not only for museums, but also nightlife.

When traveling in Russia and especially in St. Petersburg tourists must take in consideration, that there are various kinds of attractions not only in daytime, but also at night.

St Petersburg is famous for its White Nights, which start from June. So, if you plan to visit St. Petersburg try to go there in summer, when the weather is perfect and you can walk in the city at night. Tourists coming to St. Petersburg have an opportunity to spend their time not only on sightseeing tours, but also on visiting bars, night-club and other attractions available at night.

St. Petersburg has different kinds of pubs, located in different parts o the city. So, wherever you go you can find one. If you are seeking for a place to drink, than you can visit A Taste for Wine, where you will be offered various kinds of wines.

There are cafes in the city that offer not only snacks, and drinks, but also a lot of entertainment for all ages. The Blues-Style Billiard Café is a best place for those tourists, who are fond of playing billiards.

There also casinos located in the city, which offer all range of services to the visitors. In any casino of the city, tourists will be given all opportunities to spend an unforgettable evening.

Any time visiting St Petersburg tourists must remember, that many nightclubs are short lived and a club they visited during previous visit to the city, might not exist any more. Learn more about St Petersburg tours at St Petersburg Travel site.

St. Petersburg- the cultural capital of Russia



St. Petersburg is regarded as the “cultural capital” of Russian Federation, as the city influenced greatly the cultural development of the country.

St. Petersburg survived during centuries and no is a well-developed city. St.Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Russian tsar Peter the Great, the founder of Russian fleet. Many historical monuments, belonging to that period, survived and now represent old epochs. Styles of different epochs are harmoniously fused in this great city.

In June, the White Nights come to St. Petersburg, which make the city even more attractive for the visitors. St. Petersburg’s center lies on the southern bank of the Neva river, with the curving river Fontanka making its southern boundary. Best time for St Petersburg travel is summer.

St. Petersburg is the cultural center of Russia, as many educational institutions are located there. St. Petersburg is an open-air museum, as you can see monuments on every street in the city. Many museums and art galleries attract art-lovers and people interested in history of the country.

Many rivers flow through the city, which makes St. Petersburg a unique place for traveling. St. Petersburg is located on forty islands, each of which has its own attractions for the tourists. St Petersburg tours and St Petersburg cruises

There is no other city in the world that offers stunning and intriguing attractions as St. Petersburg, “the City of Tsars”. St. Petersburg offers luxury accommodations and perfect travel services.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

The most beautiful monastery in St. Petersburg




St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities of Russia. It is considered the “cultural capital” of Russian Federation. Many rivers flow through the city. Many tourists coming from different parts of the world sometimes compare St. Petersburg with Venice in Italy.

St. Petersburg is famous for having the most beautiful cathedrals in the whole country. In the 18th century St. Petersburg became the capital of Russian Empire, so the main cultural and religious life of the country concentrated there. During the reign of Russian tsar Peter the Great many new palaces, churches and cathedrals were built in the city. Every perfect Russia travel must also be a St Petersburg travel trip. More about St Petersburg Russia tours

One of the most beautiful cathedrals that preserved till our times was St, Isaac’s Cathedral. It took forty years to construct the Cathedral. The construction began in 1818 and ended only in 1858. St. Isaac’s cathedral remained the main Russian church up to the time of revolution in 1917.

Many precious sanctities were brought to the Cathedral, among them the Our Lady of Tikvin icon and many others. It is very difficult to express its beauty by words, you have to visit it yourself and admire the luxurious décor of the cathedral.

St, Isaac’s Cathedral is the pride of St. Petersburg. From the observation walkway you will be able to see all beautiful views of St. Petersburg.