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August 6th 2014

Published: June 25th 2017

Geo: 59.939, 30.3158As a final stop, our boat with it's very non-Russian, Russian crew (ie smiling & friendly) pulled into port and effectively became a floating hotel for the four days we were going to be in St Petersburg (formerly Leningrad). I don't know if St Petes is the most heavily renovated city in world history but it has to be close. The tragic siege of the city by Nazi Germany d... Read Full Entry

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12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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There are millions of those in Alaska too! All Russian influence....

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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Again...that is something that I would NOT want to clean!!!

12th September 2014

lo:)
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Cristal Cristal .. hope to see it one day!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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With all those stairs, I think I would need more than food....

12th September 2014

lo:)
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impressive!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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Impressive....

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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Baaaahahahaha! Hey! You never know!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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WOW! Now that's impressive!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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OK, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and ask WHY?

12th September 2014

lo:)
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Beautiful!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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Very funny.....But you're right in assuming that I would find the other picture a tad distasteful....Oh but wait! Maybe that's NOT what you thought!!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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I'm not really a fan of Gold Statues....or am I missing something?

12th September 2014

lo:)
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wow!! can picture the place filled with ppl during their time .. such luxury..

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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Nice Picture!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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I wouldn't want to be the one to clean THAT thing!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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For some reason, that scene reminds me of the type of people you would find on the Titanic in First Class.

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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Is that all Gold plated???

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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OMG! That's scarily disgusting :(

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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And DH looks quite pleased, I might add. You must be doing OK Vic :D

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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Not that it matters, but what Denomination is that Church??

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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They look like a couple of "Chuckies' LOL!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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That's quite the 'handle' for a Church!!

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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Impressive Photo, with the Sun in behind situated just so....

12th September 2014

Marlene S.
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ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?!?

12th September 2014

lo:)
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Vic, Deb . tku tku.. lovely pics, history lesson. Yes Russia its an interesting country.. their legacy during the Tsar's era gives you a perspective on the wealthy and poor..your pics brought memories from clasic movies like Doctor Zhivago.
(i think this is the spelling) take good care big big hug

13th September 2014

deb p
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No kidding Marlene. You nailed it!

14th September 2014

Becky & Alan Borgman
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Your photos and commentary have been truly amazing and enlightening. Your photos have caused a desire within me to see some of the places you have so beautifully photographed. Thanks so much for taking us along on your incredible journeys
. Love to you both!

6th October 2014

Vic Schertow
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A nice juxtaposition of sparkling water and the gleaming gold leaf on the church.

6th October 2014

Vic Schertow
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Stunning architecture!

6th October 2014

Vic and May Schertow
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Thank you again for your wonderful photography of these fine examples of Russian architecture and brief lesson in Russian history. We enjoy reading your blogs.

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