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wonderful city in Russia. I am sure that foreigners will

be amazed in St. Petersburg.

one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It

was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great as the «Window on the West». It was build on the swampy land at the mouth of the Neva River. The city is called the Northern Venice because there are 65 rivers and canals there with artistically decorated bridges. It `s also famous for it is beautiful white nights.

Hermitage, the Russian Museum, St Isaac` s Cathedral, the Peter-and-Paul

Fortress, the Admiralty building attract thousands of tourists from every corner of the world.

famous art collections. The Hermitage contains the riches collection of

pictures in the world.

Grand Palace and the statues of the Grand Cascade the

wonderful play of the fountains create a great impression.

small Zayachy Ostrov. This day is also celebrated as the

birthday of the city.

architecture. It was build in 1858 by architect A. Montferrand.

Art. It houses more than 300 000 items: paintings, sculptures,

drawings, folk art. It was built in 1825 by C. Rossi.

parks and splendid palaces. Alexander Pushkin studied here at the Lyceum.

It often rains here. People of the city are hospitable and

polite. They will be glad to meet you in St. Petersburg.