st petersburg a traveller s reader
St Petersburg. A Traveller's Reader
Featuring a vivid selection from biographies, novels, letters, poems, diaries and memoirs, this volume traces the story of St Petersburg from earliest times. Through these pieces, readers can observe the city's foundation by Peter the Great on the marshy shores of the Gulf of Finland; see how literature and the other arts flowered during the nineteenth century; and observe the often violent turning points of its later history. First-hand accounts tell of the 1825 Decembrists standing in the snow in Senate Square, refusing to accept Nicholas I as Tsar, being shot down where they stood; of the imprisonment of Dostoevsky and the duel that killed Pushkin; of the last moments of the mad Emperor Paul; and of the storming of the Winter Palace by the crowd in 1917. Many more historic scenes are witnessed by such diverse characters as Tolstoy, Catherine the Great and a voluble maid-servant of Irish descent. Designed for on-the-spot use by visitors to the city, and as a highly readable anthology for the armchair traveller, this Traveller's Reader includes maps, engravings and notes on history, art, architecture and city life.
1802 Руб.
Thubron Colin Among the Russians. From Baltic to the Caucasus
Among the Russians is a marvellous account of a solitary journey by car from St. Petersburg and the Baltic States south to Georgia and Armenia. A gifted writer and intrepid traveller, Thubron grapples with the complexities of Russian identity and relays his extraordinary journey in characteristically lyrical style. This is an enthralling and revealing account of the habits and idiosyncrasies of a fascinating nation along with a sharp and insightful social commentary of Russian life.
3721 Руб.
Попова Наталия Санкт-Петербург = Saint Petersburg. Альбом (на аглийском языке)
This publication seeks to acquaint the reader not only with St Petersburg, but its environs too. Surrounding the northern capital are a number of former imperial country estates, strung out like jewels on an exquisite necklace. These are Peterhof, Tsarskoye Selo, Pavlovsk, Gatchina and Oranienbaum. Each has its own inimitable charm. Many of the palace and park ensembles came into being at the same time as St Petersburg itself. Although all of these magnificent country residences reflect the aesthetic tastes of a variety of historical eras, each one is stamped with the personality of its imperial owners. Not far from St Petersburg, on the island of Kotlin in the Gulf of Finland, lies the city of Kronstadt. Until recently, it was strictly out of bounds for tourists. Today, however, it is linked to the mainland by a road running along the dam, and welcomes those who wish to enjoy the beauty and originality of its naval fortress and charming town.
6333 Руб.
Smart Gift Стираемая карта Санкт-Петербурга Английская версия красная, 59 × 42 см
The most original souvenir Petersburg! New season 2015! Scratch cards St. Petersburg is considered as an official souvenir of the city. The map reflects the 50 most important sights, author of more than 20 photos, 6 most interesting routes, all interesting facts from the life of the city. Scratch Card St. Petersburg - online souvenir which is interesting guests of the city and its permanent residents. Blurring the gold paint coin - you can mark places where visited St. Petersburg and plan your route around the city. Under the scratch layer hidden amazing facts and original photographs of St. Petersburg. Map printed in bright colors with gold and bronze paint. Gift wrap is framed in a souvenir style and is equipped with a plastic handle for easy carrying. Along with the card we give souvenir. Calendar and coin St. Petersburg Mint. Scratch cards St. Petersburg best gift for residents and visitors! Fixing. Each card comes with ten foamed pads.
1339 Руб.
Thierry Morel. The Splendor of St. Petersburg
This luxurious presentation takes the reader on a breathtaking tour through the most magnificent mansions in St. Petersburg, Russia, built by the prerevolutionary aristocracy. Palaces of St. Petersburg reflects the unparalleled access and meticulous research of the authors, showcasing private residences that are unsurpassed in their historical importance and artistic grandeur. From the world-renowned Yusupov Palace, where Count Yusupov, famous for killing Rasputin, carried out his courtly duties, to the Polovtsov Palace, its unassuming facade concealing one of the most spectacular interiors of St. Petersburg, these residences have been an integral part of Russian history. This volume gives readers a glimpse into the interiors of these family homes with their sweeping marble staircases and grand rooms with elaborate parquet floors, intricate moldings, and mosaic details, enriched with sculptures and tapestries. All-new photography--as well as archival images showing the rooms and art collections as they existed in the day--celebrate the enduring beauty and exquisite restorations of these masterpieces, which reflect a lost way of life.
10990 Руб.
A MUSICAL ODYSSEY IN ST PETERSBURG - Ren& 233; e Fleming, Dmitri Hvorostovsky
A MUSICAL ODYSSEY IN ST PETERSBURG - Ren& 233; e Fleming, Dmitri Hvorostovsky. 1 DVD
73349 Руб.
Shelley Mary Frankenstein
Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world Victor Frankenstein has made a terrible mistake. In his desperate pursuit to create life, he has created a monster. A monster which, abandoned by his master and shunned by everyone it meets, follows Dr Frankenstein to the very ends of the earth with horror and murder in its recycled heart. Mary Shelley takes the reader on a journey through St Petersburg, to the beautiful Swiss Alps, to the desolate waste of the Arctic Circle, in a story that has sent a chill down the spines of generations.
4598 Руб.
I Can Read it Myself. Museum Reading Book for the Very Young
A delightful way to encourage children to learn to read using details from paintings in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.
361 Руб.
AUDIO CD Prokofiev: Betrothal in a Monastery. Anna Netrebko, Larissa Diadkova, Nikolai Gassiev, Sergei Alexashkin, Kirov Orchestra, St Petersburg, Valery Gergiev
Prokofiev: Betrothal in a Monastery. Anna Netrebko, Larissa Diadkova, Nikolai Gassiev, Sergei Alexashkin, Kirov Orchestra, St Petersburg, Valery Gergiev. 3 CD
8599 Руб.
Streltsova E., Yermakova P., Williams P. (ред.) I can read if myself. Featuring paintings from the State Hermitage museum
A delightful way to encourage children to learn to read using details from paintings in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.
320 Руб.
Streltsova E., Yermakova P., Williams P. (ред.) I can read if myself. Featuring paintings from the State Hermitage museum
A delightful way to encourage children to learn to read using details from paintings in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.
320 Руб.
St Petersburg
The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: St Petersburg will lead you straight to the best attractions St Petersburg has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best entertainment to the top guided walks. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703, St Petersburg quickly became a magnificent city reflecting the majesty of the Russian Empire. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: St Petersburg includes in-depth coverage of the wonderfully preserved heritage of Russia's cultural capital, and comes complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook and an easy-to-use street index. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around the city, and there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: St Petersburg - showing you what others only tell you.
1726 Руб.
Flower Power
Devoted to flowers, the book is beautifully illustrated with a large collection of works from the collection of The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.
1082 Руб.
Volkov Solomon St Petersburg: Cultural History
A compelling portrait of a city and its transcendent artistic and spiritual legacy--written by a cultural historian who knew the greatest figures of modern St. Petersburg--Balanchine, Shostakovich, Akhmatova, and Brodsky. "A rich and enjoyable work".-"The Economist". photos.
3255 Руб.
Miles Jonathan St Petersburg: Three Centuries of Murderous Desire
From Peter the Great to Putin, this is the unforgettable story of St Petersburg - one of the most magical, menacing and influential cities in the world. St Petersburg has always felt like an impossible metropolis, risen from the freezing mists and flooded marshland of the River Neva on the western edge of Russia. It was a new capital in an old country. Established in 1703 by the sheer will of its charismatic founder, the homicidal megalomaniac Peter-the-Great, its dazzling yet unhinged reputation was quickly fashioned by the sadistic dominion of its early rulers. This city, in its successive incarnations - St Petersburg; Petrograd; Leningrad and, once again, St Petersburg - has always been a place of perpetual contradiction. It was a window on to Europe and the Enlightenment, but so much of the glory of Russia was created here: its literature, music, dance and, for a time, its political vision. It gave birth to the artistic genius of Pushkin and Dostoyevsky, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, Pavlova and Nureyev. Yet, for all its glittering palaces, fairytale balls and enchanting gardens, the blood of thousands has been spilt on its snow-filled streets. It has been a hotbed of war and revolution, a place of siege and starvation, and the crucible for Lenin and Stalin's power-hungry brutality. In St Petersburg, Jonathan Miles recreates the drama of three hundred years in this absurd and brilliant city, bringing us up to the present day, when - once more - its fate hangs in the balance. This is an epic tale of murder, massacre and madness played out against squalor and splendour. It is an unforgettable portrait of a city and its people.
3387 Руб.
Коловская С. З. The Saint Petersburg Alphabet. The informal guidebook
Sofia Kolovskaya is an author, comic book writer and creator of the VK public page One day One sketch, with her own vision of St. Petersburg’s sights and attractions. Following a successful exhibition in the cultural space Loft Project ETAGI, her works from The Saint Petersburg Alphabet series developed into this guidebook. - Where in Saint Petersburg can polar lights be seen? - Which places are a must-see for graphic novel and comic book lovers? - How does a flea market work? - Where can I taste the delicious Lemon Pie cocktail? Unique Saint Petersburg, hand-drawn by Sofia Kolovskaya, is a heartwarming stroll through both strange and familiar places.
715 Руб.