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The fort of Peter and Paul imageThe fort of Peter and Paul

Today we return to the past, back to the city’s first days, with a visit to the place where St Petersburg was founded, by the Tsar Peter the Great. The fort of Peter and Pavel is now the last home for the members of the Romanov Royal dynasty.

Aurora, the Revolution firestarter imageAurora, the Revolution firestarter

We then go back to the twentieth century and visit a real warship named “Aurora”, which, we believe, made the famous first shot that started the Revolution of 1917, which changed the world forever. Special permission is required to go inside, so you need to book in advance. The “Aurora” is one of the city’s most well-known symbols.

The Russian Museum imageThe Russian Museum

We shall continue this day with a visit to the Russian museum for its world famous Russian art collection. There are also collections of traditional toys and national crafts you will not see anywhere else in the world. We will teach you how to play “beer’yul’kee”—the ancient game of Russian kids.

the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood imagethe Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood

We visit the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood—one of the most powerful constructions in Russian Orthodox Christian architecture; an absolutely enthralling must-see. Besides, this church is the real reason behind the USSR fall! Have you ever wondered why the USSR decided to get rid of the old Soviet model and move to democracy, freedom and human rights, like all of a sudden? There are many rumored reasons behind this big move. However, we will now disclose the real one.

the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood imagethe Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood, built in late XIX century in St. Petersburg, has a dramatic and twisted story. As a result, during late Soviet era, the church permanently stood in a falsework. This was lasting for so, so long that finally St. Petersburg residents made an ironic belief that as soon as falsework was removed, the entire USSR would be removed as well. Believe it or not, but the fact is: in 1991 the temple’s falsework was finally taken away and the same year, in August 1991, the end of the Soviet power has come. And this is just one dozens of legend surrounding one of St. Petersburg’s top must-sees.

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Both exterior and interior are amazing.

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