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• V Temnote!? (Dans Le Noir!?)

  
  Moscow » Restaurants and Cafes in Moscow » European

  The concept is based on a Paris novelty - where else? - called Dans Le Noir. The basic idea is that without seeing the food, the other sensations are heightened, especially taste. Read on
  

• 19:30 Russian National Dance Show Kostroma

  
  Moscow » Culture & Events » Ballet and Dance

  The show to see if you are looking for Russian folklore, traditional music, dancing, fabulous costumes and a big bite of history. Themed around Russia’s long and glorious history, the Kostroma troupe show off all the key events of the past millennium in lively song and dance. Read on
  

• Pickwick Pub

  
  St. Petersburg » St. Petersburg Nightlife » Bars and pubs

  Pickwick is a real English pub through and through. The staff exchange friendly banter with the punters, there's premiership football on the tv, real ales on tap and pickled eggs on the bar. Read on
  

• The State Museum and Exhibition Centre for Photography ROSPHOTO

  
  St. Petersburg » Sightseeing in St. Petersburg » Modern Art Centres and Galleries

  Tucked away off the street, the National Centre of Photography is an unexpected treat. Exhibiting works from international as well as local artists, the gallery aims to open the eyes of the traditional-art loving city to the importance of photography. Read on
  

• Crowne Plaza St.Petersburg Airport

  
  St. Petersburg » Hotels in St. Petersburg » 4 Stars

  Situated next to the international terminal of Pulkovo airport, this is the city's first airport hotel. The Crowne Plaza building is brand new and looks fantastic. Read on
  

• Cubahostel

  
  St. Petersburg » Hotels in St. Petersburg » Hostels

  With an almost unbeatable location just behind Kazan Cathedral, Cubahostel is an ideal budget option. The fourteen rooms each sleep from two to ten people. Read on
  

• Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood

  
  St. Petersburg » Sightseeing in St. Petersburg » Churches (orthodox)

  This Moscow-style church with richly coloured onion domes looks a bit out of place in the European centre of St. Petersburg, but it’s one of the city’s most beautiful and memorable landmarks. Read on
  

• Anna Akhmatova Museum

  
  St. Petersburg » Sightseeing in St. Petersburg » Lyrical City

  In this former palace you can visit the flat where Russia's greatest poetess lived for almost 30 years. Ten rooms chronologically represent ten eras. Read on
  

• Arkhangelskoe Country Estate

  
  Moscow » Sightseeing in Moscow » Parks and Gardens

  This sprawling 18th Century countryside estate once belonged to the exceptionally rich Prince Yusupov and is one of the quietest stately parks within a reasonable distance of the city. Read on