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St. Petersburg is a fascinating blend
of old and new. The downtown on the
Neva River is lovely, but Soviet-era
tenaments on the outskirts still exist. |
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| Dancers from the St. Petersburg Highlights folklore
group, accompanied by live Balalaika music. |
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| Kirsten's Russian visa. Visas
are required for independent
sightseeing in Russia; plus,
they're really interesting to
look at! |
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| The top of the stunning Byzantine
Church of the Spilled Blood. |
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| The Neva River, with the Peter & Paul Fortress island
on the left and St. Isaac's Cathedral in the background. |
Jim in front of the Main Admiralty
along the Neva River. |
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