The construction of St. Isaac's Cathedral was ordered by Alexander ... If you want to go up the colonnade for excellent views of St. Petersburg (a must, according to recent visitors), be prepared ...

According to Burov, St. Isaac’s is one of Russia’s most popular ... of all religions. The St. Petersburg diocese asked the city government to hand the cathedral back to the Church in 2015 ...

The St Isaac’s Cathedral, one of the grandiose historic and architectural landmarks of St Petersburg ... various government agencies - in Imperial Russia, the Soviet Union and the Russian ...

Troops march during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade at the Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square in St. Petersburg, ...

Nevsky Prospekt, Russia's most famous street ... are interred in the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral there. But the best part of sightseeing in St. Petersburg may well be a trip out of the city.

The island offers unrivaled views of the dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Winter Palace. The east side of the island is also home to St. Petersburg ... an issue in Russia, as is ...