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Discover Russian history, architectural splendor and artistic accomplishments at the Kremlin’s longest-standing church.

This distinctive and colorful cathedral is easily spotted on the streets of St. Petersburg and it is worth going inside to see more delights.

Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.

Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

An emblem of imperial Russia, this magnificent theater is best known for staging celebrated ballet productions, as well as for its elegant architecture.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Head out of town to this palace and enjoy a rural retreat filled with comfort and splendor.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.

Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.

Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.

Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Head out of town to this palace and enjoy a rural retreat filled with comfort and splendor.

This salmon-and-white Russian Orthodox Church is a faithful replica of an earlier cathedral, which was blown up during Communist rule.

This salmon-and-white Russian Orthodox Church is a faithful replica of an earlier cathedral, which was blown up during Communist rule.

This salmon-and-white Russian Orthodox Church is a faithful replica of an earlier cathedral, which was blown up during Communist rule.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

This salmon-and-white Russian Orthodox Church is a faithful replica of an earlier cathedral, which was blown up during Communist rule.

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.