Old St Petersburg remains a beautiful stage set but to the Russians it is not what Rome is to the Italians or Paris to the French. The decisions are made in the Kremlin. The city of Peter remains a museum, open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
The duality of St Petersburg and Leningrad remains. They are not even on speaking terms. |
The duality of St Petersburg and Leningrad remains. They are not even on speaking terms. |