Read about the most modern and popular recreational area in St. Petersburg, the beautiful island of New Holland. Learn about the fascinating history of this artificial island and Kolomna district where it is situated. See how to get there by foot and what to do on New Holland!

In mid-August we celebrate the Apple Feast of the Saviour by cooking delicious apple pies. We offer you to try out two most popular recipes of Russian Apple pies, Tsvetaeva Pie and Sharlotka, and choose which one is your favourite!

Discover the fascinating and even shocking stories behind the paintings of Danae by Titian and Rembrandt from the Hermitage Museum's collection. Read about various Titian's versions of Danae that are now scattered across the world and learn about the difficult fate of Rembrandt's Danae.

Learn how to cook authentic rye bread with only three ingredients – rye flour, salt and water! This rye bread has been cooked for generations in the households of Finland, Estonia and the Northern Regions of Russia, where the wheat does not ripen well and other types of bread were not available. Nothing can beat this rye bread in taste and flavour.

Take a virtual tour to one of the most romantic parks of Peterhof and see where the Russian emperors from Nicholas I to Nicholas II used to live. Prepare for your visit of this beautiful seaside park!

Enrich your summer menu with Russian cold soups, okroshka and cold borscht. These recipes are also suitable for vegetarians.

Photo Natalia Kazantseva