Слайд 2When visiting the city of St. Petersburg, the second largest city in
Russia. You should definitely visit these places during your visit.
Слайд 3Saint Isaac's Cathedral
The first cathedral on St. Isaac's Square appeared in the
times of Peter the Great, the current St. Isaac is the fourth and largest in the city. Until now, it is one of the tallest buildings in St. Petersburg (101.5 meters). It was built under three sovereigns.
Слайд 5Hermitage and Palace Square
The palace ensemble is formed by the Imperial Winter
Palace, the building of the Guards Corps, the General Headquarters with the Triumphal Arch and the Alexander Column. Which amazes with its size and beauty
Слайд 7Belfry of the Smolny Cathedral
Rastrelli begins the construction of the cathedral by
order of Empress Elizabeth in 1748. Smolny Cathedral became for the architect a symbol of violation of European baroque traditions. He was able not only to bring the traditions of European architecture into the building, but also to recall Russian traditions, using them to give the cathedral austerity and solemnity.
Слайд 9Cruiser Aurora"
In Soviet times, this cruiser was better known as a symbol
of revolution, and now people come here to look at a colorful exposition dedicated to one of the most tragic pages in the history of the Russian fleet - the history of the beginning of the 20th century: its crew witnessed all the sad events that befell Russia in those times