Summer morning at the Savior on Spilled Blood, Saint Petersburg

Golden hour at Sochi's marina and Black Sea waterfront

Rainy day on Saint Petersburg's canals and Nevsky Prospekt

Sochi beachfront on summer solstice: sunset, snacks, and seafront lounging

Mixed flower bouquet photographed up close in Sochi

Morning along the Neva: bridges, boats, and Saint Petersburg landmarks

Sochi's Black Sea promenade at golden hour

Afternoon walk through Catherine Park's gardens and ornate landmarks

Sochi's marina and promenade at golden hour

Busy summer afternoon at Palace Square, Saint Petersburg

Two kids riding public transit in Sochi

Lazy summer morning at a Saint Petersburg riverside park

A cloudy afternoon at Sochi's historic sea port and marina

Krestovsky Island beach and outdoor gym on a summer day

Morning tour through Saint Petersburg's landmarks and waterways

Fountains and the Krylov statue in Saint Petersburg's Summer Garden

Sunset drinks and Black Sea views at Sochi waterfront

Summer morning on Saint Petersburg's canals and historic streets

Sunny afternoon at Saint Petersburg's Tauride Palace and gardens

Sunny afternoon at a St. Petersburg amusement park

Saint Petersburg canals and bridges on an overcast summer morning

Summer morning on the Neva embankment, Saint Petersburg

A Sochi morning: seafront cafes, grand architecture, bikes, and bold cars

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

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

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

Summer morning along Nevsky Prospekt in central Saint Petersburg

Waterfront activity near Malaya Nevka, Saint Petersburg

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

Sunny afternoon along Saint Petersburg's Lakhta waterfront

Morning tour of Saint Petersburg's historic Nevsky Prospekt landmarks