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Cruises from St Petersburg to Moscow

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  If Russia is, as Churchill claimed, ‘a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma’ there’s no better place to puzzle it out than aboard your luxury vessel on this cruise from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. The sprawling city of Moscow has been the epicentre of Russian politics, economics and history for over 800 years. Your day’s touring takes you to Red Square, Central Tverskaya Street, the Cathedral of the Christ the Saviour, the Kremlin, and right outside the headquarters of the KGB. But there is far too much to see in just one day! Enjoy an extra day at leisure to explore the many layers of this iconic city. The Volga River town of Uglich has a fascinating, if not altogether happy history. Ivan the Terrible’s infant son Dmitry was hidden here after Ivan’s death – only to be killed seven years later, triggering a period Russians call ‘The Great Disturbance’. Today’s Uglich however, is a beautiful small town that flourishes with summer visitors. Another tale of Russian resilience

Russia Imperial Eggs Gift - Юрий Степанченко

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  Most of the  Imperial Faberge eggs  were created for the Russian Imperial Court by Carl Faberge . Nowadays, the amazing and legendary works of  Imperial Egg  are even more famous than a century ago, when they were created, and are considered to be the symbols of love and faithfulness. Choose your unique piece from the widest choice of  Imperial Egg  replicas in our inventory.  Imperial Eggs А  Imperial Egg  is, perhaps, one of the most beautiful and exquisite objects ever created in Russia. Moreover, this example of extraordinarily extravagant and absolutely exquisite fine jewelry making is a symbol of the opulence and extraordinary wealth the Russian Imperial Family wielded at its zenith. The House of Faberge was also given the title of official imperial jewelers of the Royal Family, as they proceeded to fund the cost of all the future eggs. While Carl Faberge was given completely free reign in how he was going to produce the eggs, the Imperial Family demanded that each egg should c

Moscow Capital of Russia - Юрий Степанченко

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Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, Russia's symbolic center. It's home to Lenin’s Mausoleum, the State Historical Museum's comprehensive collection and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colorful, onion-shaped domes. Theatregoers have lots of opportunities to spend a wonderful evening in one of the Moscow theatres. Recently renovated Bolshoi Theatre offers world-famous opera and ballet performances. Malyi Theatre, Lenkom, Satirikon, Moscow Art Theatre have wonderful drama plays. You can enjoy one of the modern theatres, such as Practica Theatre, Theatre.doc or Gogol-center, with their contemporary performances. In Moscow you can travel through ages just walking through the streets. Diversified architectural styles wait for you at every turn. To see the beauty of ancient Russian

Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia - Юрий Степанченко

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blob:https://tripsget.com/497f0397-4129-4452-b58b-3a4d5299b0be                Saint Petersburg, Russia. Current as of Jul 2020. Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Add caption руб 340 Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) руб 272 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast руб 137 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk руб 66 12 eggs, large руб 82 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes руб 161 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese руб 340 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples руб 91 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes руб 36 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket руб 62 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality руб 554 2 liters of coca-cola руб 92 Bread for 2 people for 1 day руб 37Housing [Edit] Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area руб 64,220 Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area руб 41,992 Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat руб 5,828 Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN RUSSIA | Saint Petersburg City - Юрий Степанченко

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St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city's iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia's cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works. The best sites to visit in Russia’s cultural center! Recently, news broke that the Philippines is one of the 53 countries that have been granted  free e-visa access  to St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region of Russia. It’s filled with lots of unique architecture that has seen a lot throughout Russia’s history. A bevy of museums and cathedrals and palaces that each have a different story to tell about Russia. That being said, we’ve come up with these 10 Things You Must Do in St. Petersburg. 1. Explore the State Hermitage Museum Known as the second-largest art a

How to Make Russian Pancakes - Юрий Степанченко

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Russian pancakes (Blini) The main table accessory on Shrovetide week is considered to be pancakes for Russians, doughnuts for Catholics, and German buns for Lutherans. Russian pancakes (Blini) come in several varieties. Some pancakes are baked with yeast, pure buckwheat, others pure wheat, others-buckwheat in half with wheat flour, and the fourth on soda, which replaces yeast Cook Time 3   hrs   10   mins Total Time 3   hrs   10   mins Course:  Main Course Cuisine:  Russian Keyword:  Russian pancakes (Blini)   Servings:  6   Calories:  200 kcal   Author:  Russian recipes of the 19th century Equipment Pancake pan    Ingredients 2.5   Cups   buckwheat flour 15-25   g   of yeast 1.5   Cups   high-grade flour 2   Cups   of milk ½   teaspoons  of salt and sugar 3   eggs 50   g   of butter 0.5-1   Cup  of butter Instructions At first, knead the dough from 1.5 cups of wheat and 2.5 cups of buckwheat flour, 2.5 cups of warm water and 13-25 g of yeast. When it rises, add 1 Cup of buckwheat flou