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Cruise along canals, tour architectural masterpieces and enjoy festivals under a midnight sun in Russia’s second-largest city.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Discover the thrills of the space race at this unique museum, which honors the courage of Russian cosmonauts.

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Walk one of Russia’s most famous streets and take in the sights and sounds of central St. Petersburg.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Visit the capital of Russia, a large modern city that combines dazzling architecture with cultural riches and a fascinating history.

Pay your respects to some of Russia’s greatest thinkers, who are laid to rest in this prestigious 18th-century Russian Orthodox monastery.

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

Pay homage to Russia’s brave cosmonauts at this staggering monument, which commemorates the nation’s space race exploits.

Pay your respects to some of Russia’s greatest thinkers, who are laid to rest in this prestigious 18th-century Russian Orthodox monastery.

Pay homage to Russia’s brave cosmonauts at this staggering monument, which commemorates the nation’s space race exploits.

Pay homage to Russia’s brave cosmonauts at this staggering monument, which commemorates the nation’s space race exploits.

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

Pay homage to Russia’s brave cosmonauts at this staggering monument, which commemorates the nation’s space race exploits.

Pay your respects to some of Russia’s greatest thinkers, who are laid to rest in this prestigious 18th-century Russian Orthodox monastery.

Pay homage to Russia’s brave cosmonauts at this staggering monument, which commemorates the nation’s space race exploits.

Pay homage to Russia’s brave cosmonauts at this staggering monument, which commemorates the nation’s space race exploits.