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PMR043K-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Tupolev TU-154M of Pulkovo Airlines at Franz Josef Strauss airport before the flight to St. Petersburg. Keywords: aeroplane, airliner, aviation, aircraft, airplane, air transport

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PMR327-02 USSR, Leningrad: the Winter Canal, between the Hermitage Theatre (left) and the Old Hermitage (right). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, motorboat, arches
PMR327-01 USSR, Leningrad: part of the south west facade of the Winter Palace. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg
PMR326-12 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: wooden "Matryoshka" dolls on offer in the park. Keywords: culture, colourful, souvenirs, wooden dolls, toys, traditional, market, stall, St. Petersburg, gardens, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-11 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the small Marly Palace, built to accommodate guests, viewed from the top of the Marly Cascade, or Golden Hill Cascade, which is adorned with statues of mythological figures. The fountain is one of the "Ménager" (i.e. economic - they are "hollow") Fountains. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, fountains, waterplay, statues, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-10 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the small Marly Palace, built to accommodate guests, viewed from the top of the Marly Cascade, or Golden Hill Cascade, which is adorned with statues of mythological figures. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, fountains, waterplay, statues, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-09 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the moated Hermitage, where guests and the laid table were together raised on a lift to the upper storey, where they could dine in privacy. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, park, gardens, grounds
PMR326-08 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Adam Fountain with its twin conservatories. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-07 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Fir Tree Fountains spray the unwary visitor. Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, waterplay, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-06 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: 505 water jets combine to create the Pyramid Fountain. Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, waterplay, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-05 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Orangery with its gardens and gilded Triton fountain. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-04 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Palace Church in the East Pavilion has a golden cupola surmounted by a cross. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof
PMR326-03 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the two Roman Fountains in the parterre which are based on originals in St. Peter's Square, Rome. Colourful flowerbeds in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, culture, heritage, St. Petersburg, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-02 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: view of the twin Roman Fountains from the Chessboard Cascade stairway, with statues in the foreground depicting antique gods. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR326-01 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Sun Fountain in the park revolves under its own power. Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, St. Petersburg, waterplay, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof
PMR325-12 USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets with costumed court lady posing in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, period dress, pretty girl, model, Peterhof
PMR325-11 USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets surmounted by the double eagle, with the Fountain of Spring and Summer. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof
PMR325-10 USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with the Dolphin Fountain in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof
PMR325-09 USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with statues in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof
PMR325-08 USSR, Leningrad: Neva panorama (from left): Academy of Sciences, Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera), Zoological Museum, the Exchange and a Rostral Column on the Strelka, seen from the Hermitage Hydrofoil landing platform. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque
PMR325-07 USSR, Leningrad: Cathedral of the Resurrection in Smolny Convent, begun in 1748 by Elizabeth I but only finished in the 1830s. Another of Rastrelli's creations, today (1990) it houses an exhibition devoted to the city of Leningrad. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, impressive
PMR324-07 USSR, Leningrad: Peter and Paul Fortress, with the golden spire of the cathedral reflected in the waters of the Kronverk Canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, fortifications, defence
PMR324-06 USSR, Leningrad: Cruiser "Aurora", now a museum ship, sided with the Bolsheviks in 1917 and actively promoted the revolution. From here came the signal to storm the Winter Palace. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, warship, navy, marine, steamship, veteran
PMR324-05 USSR, Leningrad: the Armenian Church on Nevsky Prospekt, built by Velten between 1771-80. Presently in use as a storeroom (1990). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Classical
PMR324-04 USSR, Leningrad: buildings on Nevsky Prospekt, viewed from the gardens of Kazan Cathedral. No. 28, on the right, built in 1912-14, now the "House of Books" formerly belonged to the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg
PMR324-03 USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg
PMR324-02 USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg
PMR324-01 USSR, Leningrad: Peter the Great Monument "The Bronze Horseman" in the Square of the Decembrists, dedicated by Catherine the Great on 07.08.1782, the centenary of his accession. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg
PMR323-12 USSR, Leningrad: St. Isaac's Cathedral, the world's 3rd largest domed church (after St. Peter's, Rome and St. Paul's, London). Built between 1818 and 1858 to a design of Auguste Ricard de Montferrand of red granite and grey marble. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, Classical, St. Petersburg
PMR323-11 USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument, designed by Montferrand, the architect of St. Isaac's Cathedral, and unveiled in 1859. The allegorical figures have features of the Tsar's wife and daughters who commissioned the work. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg
PMR323-10 USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument in Isaac Square with the gilded dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral providing an impressive background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg
PMR323-09 USSR, Leningrad: view of the Alexander Column and Winter Palace from the twin arches of the General Staff Headquarters. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, St. Petersburg
PMR323-08 USSR, Leningrad: corner of Palace Square where the Guards Headquarters (1837-43) adjoins the Winter Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg
PMR323-07 USSR, Leningrad: main entrance of the Winter Palace on Palace Square. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg
PMR323-06 USSR, Leningrad: Alexander Column in Palace Square with the Winter Palace behind. 47.5 metres high and cut from a single block of granite, in 1829-34, it commemorates the Russian victory over Napoleon. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, imposing, St. Petersburg
PMR323-05 USSR, Leningrad: Academy of Sciences and Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera) on University Quay, seen from the far bank of the River Neva. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, panorama, imposing, St- Petersburg
PMR323-04 USSR, Leningrad: Palace Bridge over the River Neva to the Strelka on Vasilyevskiy Island, with the Zoological Museum on the left. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, heritage, street scene, Rostral column, St. Petersburg
PMR323-03 USSR, Leningrad: Museum of Anthropology aand Ethnography, formerly the Kunstkamera, on University Quay overlooking the River Neva. The further building is the classical Academy of Sciences. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, imposing, St. Petersburg
PMR323-02 USSR, Leningrad: Rostral Columns, formerly lighthouses, on the Strelka, decorated with ships' prows and based on Roman originals (rostrum = prow). Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, sculpture, street scene, St. Petersburg
PMR323-01 USSR, Leningrad: Peter and Paul Fortress: the mausoleum in the foreground is connected to the cathedral (behind) by a passageway. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, Baroque, St. Petersburg
PMR322-12 USSR, Leningrad: returning pleasure boat on the River Neva, with late afternoon sun illuminating the golden spire of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in the distance. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, boat, river-cruiser, tourism, sightseeing, St. Petersburg
PMR322-11 USSR, Leningrad: north west facade of the Winter Palace, 250 metres long, overlooking the River Neva Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, Hermitage, St. Petersburg
PMR322-10 USSR, Leningrad: tourists can view the city in comfort by horse-drawn stagecoach, here passing through Palace Square, with the Alexander column in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, city-tour, St. Petersburg
PMR322-09 USSR, Leningrad: General Staff Headquarters on Palace Square, facing the Winter Palace, built by Carlo Rossi between 1819 and 1829. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, crescent, arches, monument, chariot, horse-drawn, imposing, St. Petersburg
PMR322-08 USSR, Leningrad: Strogonov Palace, built in 1752-54 by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli, stands on the Moyka River. The Strogonovs were one of Russia's leading families and patrons of the arts. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, noble, imposing, St. Petersburg
PMR322-07 USSR, Leningrad: Nevsky Prospekt, with the "Art Nouveau" Comedy Theatre, No. 56, in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, Art Deco, Jugendstil, street scene, traffic, St. Petersburg
PMR322-06 USSR, Leningrad: Matryoshka dolls are displayed everywhere, in all sizes and colours, even one with the features of President Gorbachov. Keywords: metropolis, culture, colourful, souvenirs, wooden dolls, toys, traditional, market, stall, St. Petersburg
PMR322-05 USSR, Leningrad: tourist souvenirs are on offer on all sides of Pushkin Square. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, matryoshka dolls, market, stalls, traditional, toys, St. Petersburg
PMR322-04 USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Theatre (formerly Alexandra Theatre) built in 1828-32 by Carlo Rossi, in Pushkin Square. Side view. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, drama, acting, thespians, stage, plays, St. Petersburg
PMR322-03 USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Monument on the "Square of the Arts", with the Russian Museum in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, author, playrwright, dramatist, statue, St. Petersburg
PMR322-01 USSR, Leningrad: Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, built between 1712-33, contains the tombs of the Tsars. The golden spire is 122 metres high, by decree the highest building in Leningrad. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg
PMR321-12 USSR, Leningrad: shooting a film (peasants ' revolt?) in the Peter and Paul Fortress, with horse-drawn carriages. On the right is Peter the Great's Boathouse, built in 1762-66, where he learnt the art of navigation. Keywords: culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, St. Petersburg, acting, film scene
PMR321-11 USSR, Leningrad: shooting a film (peasants ' revolt?) in the Peter and Paul Fortress, using smoke canisters. On the right is Peter the Great's Boathouse, built in1762-66, where he learnt the art of navigation. Keywords: culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, St. Petersburg, acting, film scene
PMR043K-30 Russia, Karelia: One of the Russian cruise ships, with accommodation for about 300 passengers, which ply the waterways between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
PMR043K-22 Russia, St. Petersburg: Cruise ships, "Leonid Krassin" and "Kronstadt", moored on the River Neva.
PMR043K-21 Russia, St. Petersburg: Facade of St. Nicholas's Cathedral ("the seamen's cathedral") , erected in 1762 by the architect Chevakinsky.
PMR043K-20 Russia, St. Petersburg: Belltower of St. Nicholas's Cathedral ("the seamen's cathedral") , erected in 1762 by the architect Chevakinsky.
PMR043K-19 Russia, St. Petersburg: The golden dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral towering over neighbouring buildings. It is claimed to be the third largest dome in the world.
PMR043K-18 Russia, St. Petersburg: Wooden sailing ship, moored on the River Neva, used as a casino, with the dome of the mosque behind.
PMR043K-17 Russia, St. Petersburg: Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral with golden spire, as seen from the River Neva.
PMR043K-16 Russia, St. Petersburg: Church of the Resurrection, with its ornately decorated domes, was built on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated.
PMR043K-15 Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin Palace (Tsarskoye Selo), built for Empress Catherine I between 1718-1724, but acquired its present form from architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1752. Here, the Grotto, also by Rastrelli, on the Great Pond in Catherine Park.
PMR043K-14 Russia, St Petersburg: Pushkin Palace (Tsarskoye Selo), built for Empress Catherine I between 1718-1724, but acquired its present form from architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1752. Here, the golden domes on the Catherine Palace.
PMR043K-13 Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin Palace (Tsarskoye Selo), built for Empress Catherine I between 1718-1724, but acquired its present form from architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1752. Here, the golden gate made by Cordoni.
PMR579-12 Russia, St. Petersburg: St Nicholas's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, built in 1753-62. Architect: Chevakinsky. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of seafarers, who were the principal users.
PMR579-11 Russia, St. Petersburg: Moyka River facade of Stroganov Palace (frontage is on Nevsky Prospekt), built by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli in 1752-54
PMR579-10 Russia, St. Petersburg: Facade of the Winter Palace, part of the Hermitage Museum on Palace Square, St. Petersburg. Architect: Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli.
PMR579-09 Russia, St. Petersburg: Church of the Resurrection, St. Petersburg, built by Tsar Alexander III on the spot where his father, Alexander II, was assassinated on 1st March 1881.
PMR579-08 Russia, St. Petersburg: South facade of Mikhailovsky Castle, St. Petersburg, built for Tsar Paul I in 1800, now housing a museum. Equestrian statue of Peter the Great (by Carlo Rastrelli) with inscription, "To my great grandfather from his great grandson" (Paul I).
PMR579-07 Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - about half of the 300-metre facade of Catherine's Palace with the formal gardens and statuary.
PMR579-06 Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the main entrance to Catherine's Palace, beyond the formal gardens.
PMR579-05 Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the five golden domes on the church in Catherine's Palace.
PMR579-04 Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - facade of Catherine's Palace reflected in a pool in the park.
PMR579-03 Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the Grotto, on the Great Pond in Catherine Park (Built by Rastrelli in 1757).
PMR579-02 Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - facade of Catherine's Palace, built by Rastrelli in 1756.

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