This nocturnal image depicts the Palace Embankment (Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, specifically looking east-southeast from the vicinity of Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya 26, with the Troitsky Bridge visible in the distance

This nocturnal image depicts the Palace Embankment (Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, specifically looking east-southeast from the vicinity of Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya 26, with the Troitsky Bridge visible in the distance. The scene captures a section of the embankment and an adjacent historic building under a dark, cloudy sky. On the far right, a multi-story building, likely the Palace of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich (House of Scientists), exhibits illuminated classical architecture with rusticated stone blocks, fluted pilasters, arched ground-floor openings, and balconies featuring ornate metal railings. A wide flagstone sidewalk runs parallel to the building's facade, sparsely covered with scattered dried autumn leaves. Adjacent to the sidewalk is a two-lane asphalt road, marked with white lines, appearing wet and reflecting light sources. A single silver-colored sedan is parked parallel to the curb on the rightmost lane. To the left of the road, a low wrought-iron fence separates the thoroughfare from the Neva River. Numerous dark-colored vehicles are parked in a line along the river's edge, their lights reflecting on the water. A series of tall, bright streetlights with distinct lens flares illuminate the road and embankment, extending into the distance. Between some of these streetlights, trees display foliage in shades of yellow and orange, indicating autumn. In the background, the multi-arched Troitsky Bridge spans the Neva River, brightly illuminated with numerous point lights. Across the river, a large, well-lit building is faintly visible on the distant bank. No individuals are present in the visible area. The ambient lighting suggests a late evening or night setting.