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Active leisure in the Leningrsd oblast
Leningrad Oblast is a region full of lakes and pine forests. Fans of active leisure love these places not just for their picturesque nature, but also for the opportunity to experience the extreme. One popular attraction is the Orekh Rope Course, which includes various courses with obstacles of varying difficulty. The cumulative course length totals over 3,000 metres. Those who love horseback riding will also find a lot to do while on holiday in Leningrad Oblast. Equestrian clubs in the area provide guests with a variety of riding trails and there visitors can learn how to build a bond with a horse and how to sit securely and comfortably in the saddle. Rafting aficionados can travel to the town of Losevo, located just a couple of hours from St. Petersburg. There they can choose the rafting programme that suits them best – family, classic or extreme. RTG TV host Nadezhd...
Petersburg's smaller museums. The art of the fun
This museum’s amazing collection allows visitors to witness the art of fan-making, which, in reality, involves the combination of various art forms: Painting, carving and inlay work, embroidery and lacemaking. Fan-makers used to use all of the materials and technologies available in their craft.These, sometimes miraculously preserved, fragile objects have survived the test of time and war, have had many different owners and nowadays are able to tell us many incredible stories. These fans serve as a type of mirror, reflecting the era in which they were made, its customs, achievements, fashion and the available technology. Bright and eye-catching, the museum’s fan collection is ready to open up a world of secrets to visitors - as long as they look closely.
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Petersburg's smaller museums. The art of the fun
Petersburg's smaller museums. The history of the tram
At the end of the 19th century the tram played a huge role in St. Petersburg life. To this day hundreds of millions of citizens use this mode of transport every year. Over the decades St. Petersburg factories have released dozens of modifications to the electric cars. Considering the important part trams have played in the city, it is no surprise that the exhibit of one Petersburg museum is completely dedicated to the tram. The meticulously and historically accurately restored museum trams are identical to those which transported passengers around St. Petersburg’s streets many years ago. They are in full working condition and visitors have the chance to sit in the driver’s seat or in the passengers’ compartment to feel what it was like to take public transport in the past. Visitors will also undoubtedly notice a unique feature of St. Petersburg trams from years ago — th...
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