Gorgeous tiled fireplace

Check out the gilt everywhere, and note the nice slip on shoe covers we were all asked to wear to protect the floors (or maybe just to make us look silly!).

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To Russia

October 31st 2007
A few things we have learned about Russia (well the big cities anyway) since we have been here: 1. Rather than dodging poop on the pavement you need to look out for the big spit globs - they are everywhere. 2. Alcohol is often cheaper than water - particularly beer, but vodka is also the cheapest we have seen anywhere. 3. People like to drink a lot and seem to be allowed to do it anywhere - eve ... read more

Europe » Russia » Northwest » Saint Petersburg

Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new Romanov Dynas... ... read more

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