▲ Kazan Cathedral: A landmark Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg, featuring a grand semicircular colonnade composed of 94 columns. It houses the revered icon of Our Lady of Kazan, embodying both religious sanctity and architectural artistry.
▲ Yusupov Palace: A federal historical and cultural monument, this symmetrically designed aristocratic palace features luxurious interior decor. The Cupid and Psyche fresco in the Oval Hall is a classic masterpiece, offering an insightful window into the lives of Russian nobility.
▲ New Holland Island: A gathering place for artistic youth, once a military shipyard, now transformed into a creative hub. The unique "bottle" courtyard, lawns, and water features create a picturesque scene. The winter New Year market and ice rink are full of atmosphere.
▲ Cruiser Aurora: The birthplace of "the shot heard round the world in the October Revolution," a masterpiece of the Imperial Russian Navy, now a "floating museum" moored on the Neva River, bearing witness to pivotal moments in Russia's modern history.
