Russian History

The changing face of St Petersburg Part 11

A Brief Tour of St Petersburg’s Orthodox Cathedrals Part 4

Some of Russia’s most magnificent churches are found in St Petersburg. And among its most outstanding examples are the city’s…
The changing face of St Petersburg Part 11

Take a Trip to Zaryade Park: Moscow’s First Public Park for over 50 Years

There’s an amazing new park right in the heart of Moscow. Opened in September, the park covers 13 hectares between…
The changing face of St Petersburg Part 11

The Miracle Behind One of St Petersburg’s Most Famous Landmarks

Strolling down Nevsky Prospekt, there’s no shortage of amazing things to see and do. But surely one of the most…
The changing face of St Petersburg Part 11

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!

Butter Week, Crepe Week, Cheesefare Week … however you want to translate ‘Maslenitsa’, it’s an important date in the Russian…
The changing face of St Petersburg Part 11

The Enigmatic Andrey Rublev

Andrey Rublev may be Russia’s most famous icon painter, yet relatively little is known about his life. For a start,…
The changing face of St Petersburg Part 11

Take a Tour of Moscow’s Novodevichy Convent

Russia is full of incredible religious buildings. But surely one of the most breathtaking is the Novodevichy Convent. One of…