Tour boats and canal life along a cloudy Saint Petersburg morning

The Ornate Golden Spires of Catherine Palace

Under a brilliant blue sky, the grand Catherine Palace in Pushkin showcases its exquisite baroque details and iconic gilded domes.

Sunny afternoon on Saint Petersburg's modern waterfront

Kinotavr film festival opens in Sochi with screenings and ceremonies

Tall ship Khersones draws a crowd at Sochi's waterfront

Street-level exploration of Saint Petersburg's architecture and courtyards

Morning visit to Catherine Palace and grounds in Pushkin

Summer afternoon on the Sochi waterfront: beach, scooters, and street scenes.

Wedding portraits at Catherine Palace, Pushkin

Touring Pushkin's imperial parks and Chinese-style architecture

Sochi beach crowd soaks up a Black Sea sunset

Saint Petersburg canals, waterways, and landmark architecture on a sunny afternoon

Morning at Pavlovsk Palace: gardens, tourist carts, and summer crowds

Afternoon street life across central Saint Petersburg in late summer

Overcast morning on the Neva River, Saint Petersburg

Summer morning among Sochi's blooming gardens and streets

Parasailing and beach vibes on a sunny Sochi afternoon

Summer afternoon around Saint Petersburg's historic city center

Saint Petersburg marina: sailboats, a crane lift, and river traffic

Passenger boat on the Neva River near Trinity Bridge

Summer morning along Nevsky Prospekt in central Saint Petersburg

Waterfront activity near Malaya Nevka, Saint Petersburg

Sochi promenade buzzing on a September evening

Rainy afternoon browsing Saint Petersburg's famous House of Books

Sunny afternoon along Saint Petersburg's Lakhta waterfront

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Morning tour of Saint Petersburg's historic Nevsky Prospekt landmarks

Tall ship Khersones docked at Sochi Sea Port on a busy afternoon

Red carpet event draws crowds to Sochi street on summer afternoon

Summer morning along Saint Petersburg's canals and landmarks

Summer afternoon through Saint Petersburg's historic center

Summer evening stroll through Saint Petersburg's historic center

Afternoon stroll through Catherine Palace park and gardens

Rough seas and quiet terraces on a grey Sochi morning

Afternoon at Catherine Palace and grounds, Pushkin

Lakeside summer day in Leipyasuo: paddleboarding, swimming, camping, cycling

Afternoon foot traffic around Kazan Cathedral on Nevsky Prospekt

Summer morning along the Sochi Black Sea waterfront

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Neva River traffic and landmarks, Vasilyevsky Island Spit, Saint Petersburg

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Summer morning on the Sochi Black Sea waterfront

Afternoon in Pavlovsk Park: gardens, quirky cow décor, red squirrels