Everyone knows about the typical Russian winter – Cold and lots of snow. But the last few years the weather kept surprising us with unusually mild winter months in the European territory of Russia. This year is not an exception. … Continued
On the 19th of December the mayor of St Petersburg solemnly announced the end of the preparation to the New Year 2014 celebration. This year the festival will be dedicated to the Olympic Games in Sochi. According to tradition the … Continued
Watch how Christmas and the New Year are celebrated in St Petersburg, Russia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f50jdGpUeAU&feature=youtu.be
Mikhail Kalashnikov, whose last name is connected forever with his world famous assault rifle, died on the 23rd of December, 2013. He was one of the most outstanding military men in the history of the USSR. The Russian hero was … Continued
In the middle of winter in Saint-Petersburg with severe weather and gloomy clouds, could one imagine seeing bunches of roses, tulips and lilies? Hardly found even in the summer in our northern city, these beautiful flowers are in full bloom … Continued