Russian Travel Guide

The St.Petersburg capella

Long ago when the first choir voices sounded on the banks of the Neva River — before the cities palaces or the river’s granite embankment were built — the prototype of the modern State Capella was formed. Back then nothing existed but the stubbornness of Tsar Peter the Great, who decided to erect a new Russian capital in St. Petersburg. The first Russian state choir was formed in 1479 and sang a toast to mark this event. Later on the St. Petersburg Capella was the first venue to present ballet and opera performances, as well as the first symphony orchestra and singing and conducting schools. In its own way The St. Petersburg Capella became the musical face of Russia and nowadays its singers, musicians and conductors strive to bring back its once high status.

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The Sablinsky caves

Waterfalls, caves, canyons and prehistoric animal remains may seem like foreign and inaccessible things to many city dwellers, but believe it or not, all of them can be found right in Leningrad Oblast! Here there are many incredibly beautiful places and sites of great natural and scientific value that have inspired writers and helped scientists to better understand the Earth and its natural order. Join host Alexander Uvarov on a fascinating journey through the Sablinsk Natural Sanctuary and discover the many wonders it has to offer!