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The city of Saint Petersburg remains the cultural capital of Russia. Nearly every street in this city is an important historic and architectural place of interest. Travelers are recommended to visit Peterhof, a famous series of palaces and gardens, which is located not far away from the center of the city. Peterhof was built by initiative and under control of Russian tsar Peter the Great. Nowadays, the palace exhibits numerous historic documents, plans and drafts. The Smolny Cathedral is one more famous attraction of the city that is also recommended to visit. The beautiful cathedral is made in best traditions of baroque style. Its height is 94 metres; its halls and the facade are decorated with gilding, and blue walls of the cathedral feature skillfully made fretwork. Inner premises of the Smolny are no less beautiful and amaze visitors with stunning frescoes and carvings. … OpenChapters of the guide to Omsk
Omsk sightseeing
The city started developing only when it was decided to build the Trans-Siberian Railway here. It gave a boost to the rapid economic development of the settlement. For 20 years, Omsk had turned into a big industrial city. Here, famous shops are opened, streets are paved with stone, new merchant houses with electricity and phones are built. The city became an uncrowned capital of Western Siberia. In Omsk, not only … Open
Travel guide to Omsk
The real value of the city is the Vrubel Museum that occupies a very beautiful historical building. This art museum presents over 24 000 unique exhibits, including antiques. The building occupied by the museum was built at the end of the 19th century. Originally, it served as the governor’s palace. Today, the art museum is one of the largest in the region. Different themed exhibitions are regularly organized … Open