May 2012
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By the way, the fountain season is opened in St. Petersburg!
Come to the Peterhof to see one of Russia’s most famous tourist attractions!
Today is Victory day in Russia!
We want to say thank you those, who survived, our granddads and grandmothers!
Victory Day[1] or 9 May marks the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in the Second World War (also known as the Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union and most post-Soviet states). It was first inaugurated in the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union, following the...
The 9th May - Victory Day’s celebrations schedule:
10.00 - Parade at Dvortsovaya square
17.00 - Vasily Gerello, voice of Mariinsky performs at Isaakievskaya square
18.00 - Concert at Dvortsovaya
22.00 - Fireworks
April 2012
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A hidden treasure was found in the Naryshkin mansion during construction works in secret place between floors.It contains more than 1000 pieces of silver dinner sets and porcelain wrapped in newspapers dated few months before october 1917 revolution. The items will be given to some city’s museum.
March 2012
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WatchPilot of award winning show - The Mood of Martinus, for those who missed it
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The Russian State Museum of Arctic and Antarctic was opened for visitors on the 8th of January, 1937. At first, items of the museum’s collection were kept in the cellarage of the VAI building and were displayed only at exhibitions. In 1933 the edifice of the former Saint Nicholas Orthodox Old Believers’ Church in Marat Street built in 1820 – 1838 to the architect A.I. Melnikov’s design was given...
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The Summer Garden is opening at 27th of May, which is also the day the Peter and Paul fortress foundation was laid.
The park, first conceived by Peter in 1704, was originally designed in a Petrine Baroque style by the Dutch gardener and physician Nicolaas Bidloo.[1] Starting from 1712, the planting of the Summer Garden was further elaborated by the Dutch gardener Jan Roosen, who was the chief...
That is AWESOME! You have to see it! →
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We’ve got new blankets in our rooms, come to check it out! Sleep tight!
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Mac Miller - Up All Night
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“On February 14th, 2012, the State Hermitage Museum was home to the opening of a...”
– http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/html_En/11/2012/hm11_4_365.html
We’re located 15 minutes by feet from Hermitage, by the way!
Eliseyev Emporium is opening 8 March
Eliseyev Emporium, a large retail and entertainment complex constructed in 1902–1903 for the Elisseeff Brothers, is opening again after being closed for a long period. There will be an elite grocery shop, a restaraunt and bar in the basement.
February 2012
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WatchSt. Petersburg, no bears, just beauty.
January 2012
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Interesting facts about Sergey Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff suffered from a nervous breakdown after the disastrous performance of his “First Symphony in D minor.” He was unable to compose for 3 years but eventually recovered with the help of Dr. Nikolay Dahl. His “Second Piano Concerto” was dedicated to Dr. Dahl. Rachmaninoff was quite a tall man, standing over 6 feet in height. He also had huge hands which enabled him...
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WatchSummer In Cubahostel
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WatchFamily Guy - Youth Hostel. We have bathrooms on each floor! :)
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“We love the cubahostel! The friendliest staff we have run into at any hostel,...”
– Anonymous @ hostelworld.com
December 2011
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WatchSome celebration@Cubahostel
Claidia is leaving us!
We had a goodbye party with vodka, beer and pasta, photos coming soon!
Almost every Friday we have a trip to Banya, so
you can get naked and have some fun with random guys from different countries.
Seems quite strange, but it’s cool actually.
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WatchSummer, we miss you so
November 2011
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Quiz!
Let´s see if you’re rrreally smart!
Quizz: What does Rachmaninov have to do with Che Guevara?
Answer: CUBAHOSTEL