You are lucky! Make sure to have drinks or dinner a the % star Astoria Hotel. I stayed there on my trip. They were most gracious. I even got an individual caviar testing and education. There is so much to see. Of course seeing The Church of the Spilled Blood is a must. I didn’t take enough time…what a shame. I wasn’t as organized as should have been. I was at the airport leaving for Russia on 9/11 and traveled once airways were open. Everyone was so sorry for what happened to America. That was a long time ago with world politics. Have a wonderful trip. I look forward to some photos. If you don’t plan to post on your site maybe I can interview you for my Art site and showcase your photos there. As you can see I’m in love with Russia. I live in Texas, it’s a long way from home.
Thanks for getting back to me.
My husband and will be going for 11 days. We want to see Moscow, the golden ring, Novgorod, St. Petersburg and maybe one more day trip. So much to see!
I am studying Russian since 1,5 years, I am sure it will help out.
I will not post pictures on my site since it’s not a travel blog but a medical site and it does not fit the theme.
What a shame you don’t have more time in St. Petersburg, you’ll need a tight schedule. Please contact me when you and husband get back, we can talk about photos you were able to take. My Art site is related to travel in that I always buy art where ever I go. The street artist by the Church of the Spilled Blood. That’s where the street vendors are and plenty of gypsys’s. I had never encountered gypsy’s before it was nerve racking how they gang up on you and suround you, I had to keep moving fast to a safer area. The laququered boxes are beautiful, I bought several from street vendors.
Yeas, what a place to call home. It’s disappointing the Tsar and family where killed, I’m facsinated with the Romanovs and Russia. 🙂 I can’t wait to go back.
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The Hermitage is on my to-visit list for the long time, thank you for remind it to me 🙂
You will not be disappointed! 🙂
Will go there in a few weeks. Your post was helpful, thank you for sharing.
You are lucky! Make sure to have drinks or dinner a the % star Astoria Hotel. I stayed there on my trip. They were most gracious. I even got an individual caviar testing and education. There is so much to see. Of course seeing The Church of the Spilled Blood is a must. I didn’t take enough time…what a shame. I wasn’t as organized as should have been. I was at the airport leaving for Russia on 9/11 and traveled once airways were open. Everyone was so sorry for what happened to America. That was a long time ago with world politics. Have a wonderful trip. I look forward to some photos. If you don’t plan to post on your site maybe I can interview you for my Art site and showcase your photos there. As you can see I’m in love with Russia. I live in Texas, it’s a long way from home.
Thanks for getting back to me.
My husband and will be going for 11 days. We want to see Moscow, the golden ring, Novgorod, St. Petersburg and maybe one more day trip. So much to see!
I am studying Russian since 1,5 years, I am sure it will help out.
I will not post pictures on my site since it’s not a travel blog but a medical site and it does not fit the theme.
What a shame you don’t have more time in St. Petersburg, you’ll need a tight schedule. Please contact me when you and husband get back, we can talk about photos you were able to take. My Art site is related to travel in that I always buy art where ever I go. The street artist by the Church of the Spilled Blood. That’s where the street vendors are and plenty of gypsys’s. I had never encountered gypsy’s before it was nerve racking how they gang up on you and suround you, I had to keep moving fast to a safer area. The laququered boxes are beautiful, I bought several from street vendors.
We will be for six days in St. Petersburg, I think that’s a good amount for a first time visit.
I misunderstood, that’s great!
Incredible place and to think the tsar and his family actually lived there.
Yeas, what a place to call home. It’s disappointing the Tsar and family where killed, I’m facsinated with the Romanovs and Russia. 🙂 I can’t wait to go back.
What a beautiful set of photos! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, I had to find them on the internet since photos aren’t allowed in the museum. 🙂
What a grand museum. That alone is worth the trip to Russia
Everything in St. Petersburg is worth the trip. I can’t wait to go back. 🙂