Moscow, St Petersburg and the Golden Ring

Explores the symbolic heart and soul of Russia - Moscow, one of the world's great cities, and her sister city, St Petersburg, the host of Russia's golden age and cradle of revolution. This guide contains information on the two cities and the regions surrounding them, including the Golden Ring - a series of ancient Russian towns.

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Explore the symbolic heart and soul of Russia - Moscow, one of the world's great cities, and her sister city, St. Petersburg, the host of Russia's golden age and cradle of revolution - through this authoritative text, which captures the mood and magic of these famous destinations. Moscow's once sombre streets now buzz 24 hours a day with purposeful activity. St. Petersburg's baroque and classical architecture and her canals, an inspiration for musicians, artists and writers such as Rimsky-Korsakov, Pushkin and Dostoevsky, charm visitors to this day. Nordbye's guide contains a wealth of information on the two cities and the regions surrounding them, including the Golden Ring - a series of ancient Russian towns set in the stunning countryside around Moscow. This book is sure to evoke the timeless qualities of Russia's centres of power.