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What kind of existence does St. Petersburg exist? Is it the prosperous age of the queen’s rule in Pushkin’s poems, the confused capital shrouded in fog in Dostoevsky’s works, or the epitome of hypocrisy, ugliness and exploitation hidden under the appearance of Tsarist Russian autocracy in Gogol’s Story of Petersburg?
The diverse face of St. Petersburg
Undeniably, literary giants such as Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Gogol are closely connected with this city. They not only created the peak of Russian literature, but also laid a profound and charming literary foundation for St. Petersburg with immortal classics.
As the cradle of Russian literature and the heart of poetry, St. Petersburg witnessed the brightest period of culture. Go south to Pushkin City (i.e. “Imperial Village”) on the outskirts of the city, and you can feel the artistic atmosphere blowing your face. Pushkin, a poet who spent six years studying here, recalled: “There, my youth and childhood blended. In the embrace of nature and fantasy, I tasted poetry, joy and peace.”
Pushkin Square
The ubiquitous cultural and artistic atmosphere in St. Petersburg also shapes the lifestyle of contemporary young people. Walking in Nevsky Street, you can often meet students who focus on sketching and street performers who forget to perform. During the day, wandering alone in the museum, every exhibit can arouse the inner desire for exploration. Standing in front of the torrent of history, we can know the infinity of individuals. History gives people a broad vision and a peaceful mind, which makes them more sober and tolerant in the face of complicated realities.
The ubiquitous cultural and artistic atmosphere of St.
When night falls, it is undoubtedly a pleasant enjoyment to find a theater with a long history and enjoy a beautiful ballet. The Hermitage Theatre, founded in 1785, is one of the oldest theatres in St. Petersburg, where many famous European and Russian plays were staged in the 18 th century. If it coincides with the Royal Ballet’s interpretation of ulanova’s version of Swan Lake, immersed in elegant dancing and moving melody, your body and mind will be cleansed and renewed.
What also attracts young people is a paradise for sweet lovers. Perhaps because of the cold climate in the north, high-sugar snacks abound on the streets of St. Petersburg. The variety of finger bread, doughnuts sprinkled with icing, soft wood bran pudding, crispy tiramisu, and ice cream that can be bought for only 50 rubles and makes long queues in the streets always have a pleasant sweet scent in the air.
Delightful desserts and fruits on the street
If you have leisure, you might as well choose a landscape restaurant to sit down and taste the beautiful scenery of the city with exquisite food. Excellent Ceylon black tea is served in the Four Seasons Hotel facing Pushkin Square; The restaurant on the 22 nd floor of Kempinski Hotel has a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. A croissant smeared with jam or honey, loved by locals, served with a cup of coffee or black tea, is both a continuation of the Western-style dining tradition introduced during the time of Peter the Great and a great treat for the taste buds.
St. Petersburg is undoubtedly a paradise for dessert lovers
Pushkin Literature Cafe, located at No.18 Nevsky Street, is a must-visit place for literature lovers and coffee fans. Legend has it that it was here that Pushkin set foot on the road to duel after drinking his last cup of coffee. Dostoevsky, a literary master, was also a frequent visitor here, where he conceived his masterpieces handed down from generation to generation.
Nevsky Prospekt