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Articles by Olga Khrustaleva
A View from Above on Russia's Northern Capital
14 February 12
The rooftops of St. Petersburg are an iconic element of 21st-century sightseeing in the city. In addition to climbing up the towers of the Smolny or St. Isaac's cathedrals, informal rooftop tours have become popular, while for adventurous diners, romantic dinners for two on a rooftop overlooking the city center can be arranged.
A Hundred Skeletons Found in St. Pete Dig
02 June 11
The St. Petersburg History Museum has unearthed more than 100 skeletons while conducting archeological excavations at the SS. Peter and Paul Fortress in a spot where the mass graves of victims of the Red Terror are located. Now, however, the project has been refused financing for the continuation of the work.
Cycling Out of Russia for Good
26 May 11
As soon as the last of the snow melts, dedicated cyclists across Russia wheel out their iron horses and take to the road. Although bikes are an increasingly popular means of transport and perfect for a city often paralyzed by traffic jams, there aren't many people who would consider attempting to cover a distance of about 3,000 miles on something with only two wheels.
History’s Heroes, Villains Show at Russian Museum
08 February 11
“Chosen by Clio,” the alternative name of the “Heroes and Villains in Russian History” exhibition currently showing at the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, illustrates the complexity and ambiguity of the subject.
