Leningrad Collection

Poster advertising a Dance Festival in the USSR
Poster advertising a Dance Festival in Moscow and Leningrad, USSR, 10 to 20 June 1936

St. Petersburg, Russia; Ballet dancers onstage during the performance of Tchaikovskys ballet Swan
St.Petersburg, Russia; Ballet dancers onstage during the performance of Tchaikovskys ballet Swan Lake

Leningrad Symphony
Dimitri Shostakovich and Yevgeny Mravinsky with the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra. Together they would premier eight of the composers fifeteen symphonies

St Petersburg / Palace
St Petersburg: the Winter Palace

A view towards the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Nikolay Urvantsev, Soviet geologist
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (1893-1985), Soviet geologist, speaking in public at his 80th birthday celebration. Urvantsev is best known for his exploration of northern Siberia and the Arctic

Russian women and a Finn
Russian women from the Ryazan region (left) and St Petersburg (right), and a Finnish woman (seated). Antique hand-colored print

Cathedral Savior on the Spilled Blood (Khram Spasa na Krovi) as seen through the gates of the Mikhailovsky Garden (Mikhailovsky Sad), Saint Petersburg, Russia

Detail of a leaf of a Byzantine ivory diptych showing men and bears at the circus
Detail of a leaf of a Byzantine ivory diptych from Constantinople, showing men and bears at the circus, watched by the court. From the Heritage Museum of St Petersburgs collection

View towards Church of our Saviour on the spilled blood, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Winter Palace and Alexander Column reflecting on a pond after the rain in Palace Square at dawn. Saint Petersburg, Russia

Grand Hotel d Europe - Saint Petersburg, Russia
View of the Grand Hotel d Europe on the corner of Rue Michel, St Petersburg, Russia. Date: 1903

Kurchatov and colleagues, Leningrad, 1925
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, right), Soviet nuclear physicist, talking to colleagues at the Leningrad Physical-Technical Institute, Leningrad, Russia

Nevsky Prospekt 1917
Government troops open fire on demonstrators in Nevsky Prospekt, Petrograd

Leningrad Library
Reading in the library despite constant bombing - during the siege, bombs landed about every 3 minutes. The sign reads Please keep quiet

Leningrad Blood Donor
A blood donor during the siege

Leningrad Cabbages
Picking cabbages from the vegetable patches in front of St Isaacs Cathedral

Tanks in Leningrad St
Tanks advance to battle positions along a city street

St Petersburg / Church 20C
St Petersburg: Church of the Resurrection

Peter & Paul Fortress
A view of the town and habour of St Peter and St Paul, in Kamtschatka. Probably the Peter & Paul Fortress in the Neva delta which was used as a political prison

Griboyedov canal, leningrad, 1989

Traditional Russian nesting dolls, or matryoshka, on sale in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Russia: view of a street in Saint Petersburg at the beginning of the 20th century
FGL5475312 Russia: view of a street in Saint Petersburg at the beginning of the 20th century; Fototeca Gilardi.

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507640 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The Alexander Column, 1830
3507628 The Alexander Column, 1830; (add.info.: The Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Cruiser, Aurora, firing at the The Winter Palace, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657908 The Cruiser, Aurora, firing at the The Winter Palace, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

A view across St Petersburg, Russia, 1850
3330977 A view across St Petersburg, Russia, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view across St Petersburg, Russia. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Alexander Column, 1832
3508019 The Alexander Column, 1832; (add.info.: Base of the Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Alexander Column, 1832
3508018 The Alexander Column, 1832; (add.info.: Base of the Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507639 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507631 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507626 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The Admiralty building, 1820
3507625 The Admiralty building, 1820; (add.info.: The Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St)

View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 1756 (print)
7420013 View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 1756 (print); (add.info.: View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 1756. After a print by Watts from a drawing by Bazopiomp)

St. Petersburg, Russia in the 18th century. (print)
7419866 St. Petersburg, Russia in the 18th century. (print); (add.info.: View of the ancient Winter Palace belonging to her imperial majesty, and of the canal which joins the Moika to the Neva)

Nevsky Prospect, in Petrograd, ca 1915 (b/w photo)
7422828 Nevsky Prospect, in Petrograd, ca 1915 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Russia. Nevsky Prospect, in Petrograd (Saint Petersburg). Photo, Russia, ca 1915.); © Archives Charmet.

Cover of Cartoon Alamanac, Podarok, pub. St. Petersburg, 1906 (colour litho)
2906954 Cover of Cartoon Alamanac, Podarok, pub. St. Petersburg, 1906 (colour litho); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

View of the Neva and the banks from the fortress in Saint Petersburg in the early 19th century, by Beggroff
1753751 View of the Neva and the banks from the fortress in Saint Petersburg in the early 19th century, by Beggroff; (add.info)

Demonstration in front of Winter Palace in Petrograd during the 1917 russian revolution
1747025 Demonstration in front of Winter Palace in Petrograd during the 1917 russian revolution; (add.info.: Demonstration in front of Winter Palace in Petrograd during the 1917 russian revolution)

Revolutionary guards in Petrograd, Russia
2912555 Revolutionary guards in Petrograd, Russia; (add.info.: Armed revolutionary guards in a vehicle in Petrograd, Russia during the Russian Revolution. 1917); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Eagle - Werewolf or Domestic and Foreign Policy from Zhupel,Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1905 (colour litho)
2906961 Eagle - Werewolf or Domestic and Foreign Policy from Zhupel,Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1905 (colour litho); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Storming the Winter Palace in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917, , 1927 (film still)
7167305 Storming the Winter Palace in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917, , 1927 (film still); Institute for the History of Material Culture, St

Panteleymonovsky Bridge and the Mikhailovsky Palace , Saint Petersburg, ca 1830 (litho)
7422874 Panteleymonovsky Bridge and the Mikhailovsky Palace , Saint Petersburg, ca 1830 (litho); (add.info.: Geography. Russia. Panteleymonovsky Bridge and the Mikhailovsky Palace , Saint Petersburg)

View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 1756 (print)
7420012 View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 1756 (print); (add.info.: View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 1756. After a print by Watts from a drawing by Bazopiomp)

The Admiralty building, 1820
3507624 The Admiralty building, 1820; (add.info.: The Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507637 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507636 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507635 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

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"Leningrad: A Captivating Melange of Art, History, and Culture" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Leningrad, a city that seamlessly blends its rich history with vibrant artistic expressions. From the grandeur of St. Petersburg's Palace to the ethereal ballet dancers gracing the stage during Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake performance, this captivating destination offers an array of unforgettable experiences. Step into the Mikhailovsky Garden and catch a glimpse of Cathedral Savior on the Spilled Blood through its ornate gates – a breathtaking sight that will leave you in awe. Marvel at Nikolay Urvantsev's groundbreaking discoveries as you explore his contributions to Soviet geology, reminding us of Leningrad's scientific prowess. Delve into Byzantine art as you admire intricate details on an ivory diptych leaf depicting men and bears at the circus – a testament to Leningrad's appreciation for diverse forms of creativity. Take in panoramic views towards the Church of Savior on Spilled Blood, where architectural splendor meets historical significance. Witness nature come alive after rainfall as Winter Palace and Alexander Column reflect majestically on a serene pond in Palace Square – a moment frozen in time that captures Leningrad's poetic beauty. Indulge in luxury at Grand Hotel d Europe, immersing yourself in Russian hospitality while savoring every moment spent within its opulent walls. Transport yourself back to 1925 when Kurchatov and his colleagues made groundbreaking strides from their base in Leningrad – an emblematic reminder of this city’s role as an intellectual hub. Experience true cultural diversity by encountering Russian women alongside their Finnish counterparts; witness how different cultures intertwine harmoniously within this remarkable metropolis. Leningrad beckons with open arms, inviting you to discover its unparalleled charm where dance festivals ignite passion, symphonies stir emotions, and history whispers tales untold.