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Our dear customers in the Hermitage museum!
14/05/2017

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Pavlovsk palace.Coming to St. Petersburg soon? Already planned your itinerary or still need some advice?Apart from the “...
11/05/2017

Pavlovsk palace.

Coming to St. Petersburg soon? Already planned your itinerary or still need some advice?

Apart from the “Classical sights” like the Hermitage, Catherine palace, Peterhof etc there are some sights not occupied by the herds of tourists even in the middle of high season.
Pavlovsk palace is one of them.

It is not very often mentioned in the guide books and I must admit it is not very often frequented by tourists from abroad. (It is mainly visited by Russians) Nevertheless. Pavlovsk palace is worthy of a visit.

It was built on the order of Catherine the Great for her only legitimate son – Paul the First. Paul is Pavel in Russian language. Hence the name of the residence – Pavlovsk. Pavlovsk was used by Paul and his wife Maria as their summer residence. Paul ruled Russia for a very short period –just 4 years, 4 months and 4 days. During his reign, Pavlovsk was an imperial residence.

Interiors of the palace can surprise even a very experienced traveler: gorgeous Greek hall, Roman hall with original Roman statues of the I and II centuries A.D., a room of Piece and a room of War, Tapestry room, incredibly beautiful bedroom, Paul’s library and… a lot more!

Pavlovsk often reminds me of an antique shop. Paul was an art lover and a great collector. During his trips to Europe he used to acquire pieces of art for his collection. Today all the palace interiors are filled with amazing pieces of art from Paul’s former collections: clocks, paintings, statues, tapestries…what not?
Located next to the world famous town of Pushkin(10 min driving)Pavlovsk can be visited together with Catherine palace on same day. Apart from visiting a palace, I recommend you to walk in the park. Pavlovsk park is considered to be one of the largest parks in Europe. It occupies the territory of 600 hectares. It was planned as an English landscape Garden and was filled with picturesque pieces of architecture in the classical style.

How to get to Pavlovsk?

If you like visiting places on your own just take a train from the first railway station in Russia –Vitebsky railway station to Pavlovsk. It will take You about half an hour to get there. (Russian suburban trains may not look very nice though)
Another option is to take a guided tour to Pavlovsk.

we recommend to combine it with a visit to the town of Pushkin.

08/05/2017

5 reasons to take a private tour in St. Petersburg.

1) Save your time. St.Petersburg is one of the most popular touristic destinations. It is getting even more popular every year. So museums get crowded and there are enormous lines to get to such must-sees as the Hermitage and Catherine palace etc. Taking a private tour helps You to skip the lines. The guide will book all tickets in advance for you and you will not have to worry about it.

2) Your party only. We arrange private tours only so no other people will join you during the tour. You will get maximum attention from Your tour guide.

3) Customize your own tour. Prior the trip we discuss all the details of your upcoming visit to St. Pete. We work hard for you to have a customized private tour to meet your needs, interests and expectations. On a private tour you will be able to see not only “classical sights” but some hidden gems of the city.

4) Flexibility. There are no other people on your tour. So please feel free to take as many pictures as you prefer and ask for extra stops during the tour. Rest when you want to have some rest, stop for a cup of coffee or a little snack as soon as you want it. You choose the time to start the tour, duration of your tour, meeting point, drop-off point.

5) Assistance. You are always welcome to ask for any kind of assistance. We will always help you to get ballet tickets directly from the theatres; provide you with fair taxi services; give you our honest opinion about hotels; give you a list of non-touristic cafes and restaurants.

Our satisfied customers!
06/05/2017

Our satisfied customers!

Discover Russian ballet with a local guide; see our best recommendations!St. Petersburg, being often called the capital ...
06/05/2017

Discover Russian ballet with a local guide; see our best recommendations!
St. Petersburg, being often called the capital of Russian ballet, has hosted a great number of famous ballet dancers like Anna Pavlova, Vaslav Nijinsky, Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov and many others.
St .Petersburg ballet is recognized as one of the best in the world offering visitors a number of places to enjoy the art of ballet.
Here is my small guide to the world of St. Petersburg ballet.
Mariinsky ballet company
Probably the best place to see ballet in St. Pete is the world-famous Mariinsky theatre.
Every year they stage amazing Russian ballet performances: the Swan lake, the Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, La Bayadere, don Quixote, the Sleeping beauty, Anna Karenina etc.
The ballet performances take place inside the original historical building of Mariinsky theatre which has preserved its elegance and will impress you with golden interiors and amazing chandeliers.
Apart from this, there is Mariinsky II, an absolutely brand-new building, a piece of a modern architecture built next to the original stage. There inside you are welcome to see operas and ballets. However, I personally prefer to visit the historical stage to see the ballet.
There is also a concert hall (a part of Mariinsky theatre) where you can enjoy classical music.
All tickets can be purchased online:
https://www.mariinsky.ru/en/

Michailovsky theatre.
It is one of the oldest St. Petersburg theatres. In 2007 it was recognized as the best musical theatre of the city. Offers a number of 1-act or 2-act ballets and operas. Famous modern ballet dancers perform on the stage of Michailovsky theatre: Ivan Vasiliev and Leonid Sarafanov, Farukh Ruzimatov and others. Renowned for amazing costumes.
Tickets can be purchased online:
http://www.mikhailovsky.ru/en/buy_now/tickets/903747/

Eifman ballet company
If you are keen on modern art, especially modern ballet with its experimental style, Eifman Ballet Company is highly recommended. Established by Boris Eifman in 1977, it became renowned for the brilliant combination of classical music, acrobatic dance and minimalist approach to stage decoration.
Check the website:
http://www.eifmanballet.ru/en/
The Hermitage theatre
Built on the order of Catherine the Great it became the Imperial theatre of the Romanovs.
Today stages ballets as well as concerts and other performances. It is usually busy during the high season and can be very popular among big touristic groups. And if you not a fan of them, try to visit the Hermitage theatre during the low season. Otherwise you may have a feeling that it is a very touristic theatre.

Tickets can be purchased through tour companies, tour guides, hotels etc

Alexandrinsky theatre
The Alexandrinsky theatre is the oldest national theatre of St. Petersburg. Although it is known more for its drama performances than for its ballet you still can enjoy nice ballet in the summer.
It has recently been renovated and deserves a visit also because of its interiors and architecture.
Tickets can be purchased here and through tour guides and companies:
http://en.alexandrinsky.ru/

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