Founded in 1703 by the Tsar, Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg is renowned as being the most cosmopolitan Russian city. Referred to as “The Window to the West”, the city is one of northern Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, and prides itself of having some of the richest culture, outstanding architecture and picturesque scenery. An unforgettable city through any time of year, visitors can see the exceptional fine art collections of The Hermitage, magnificent baroque and neo-classical palaces, picturesque rivers and canals.
The Conference participants will be offered an extensive social program which will include a sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg, visits to the Hermitage, the Russian museum, Tzarskoje Selo with the Catherine Palace and many other places of interest. It will be a unique opportunity to see the Russian heritage which shouldn’t be missed!
Social program for accompanying persons (Spouse program)
The price for the spouse program packege is 350 euro. It includes:
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The Yusupov Palace
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- The State Hermitage Museum
- City sightseeing tour with a visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and the Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Optional social program
The price for the optional social program is 170 euro. It includes:
Please note! You're free to purchase the whole package or choose one or several trips!
Tour of the Yusupov Palace
Price: 90 euro
Tour of the Yusupov Palace, a unique historical landmark of federal importance showcasing architectural trends from the 18th through 20th centuries, has been rightfully acclaimed as the "encyclopedia" of St. Petersburg aristocratic interior design.
Five generations of Russia's elite aristocratic dynasty, the Yusupovs, owned the palace between 1830 and 1917. Many of Russia's and St. Petersburg's historical highlights were associated with the Yusupov family nest on the Moika.
The palace went down in Russian history as the place where the mysterious monk Grigory Rasputin was assassinated, a Siberian peasant who became the spiritual mentor and friend of Nicholas II and the Royal Family in the early 20th century.
The Yusupov Palace is one of the few aristocratic mansions still in existence in St. Petersburg that have retained both their bold facade suites, and their less glamorous premises: an art gallery, private mini-theater, and luxurious private chambers of the Yusupovs, where the warmth and charm of their erstwhile owners still glows. The palace's magnificent interior decorations, restored through the hard work of St. Petersburg's best restoration artists, welcome Russian and international fans of history, art, music and theater.
Gala Dinner on behalf of the Organization Committee
Price: for participants is included in the registration fee, for accompanying persons - 150 Euro
The State Hermitage Museum
Price: 70 Euro
The State Hermitage Museum is one of the largest, oldest, most important and famous art galleries and museums of human history and culture in the world. Established by the Empress Catherine II the Hermitage possesses a big collection of masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Rubens, van Dyck, Rembrandt, Poussin, Claude Lorrain, Watteau, Tiepolo, Canaletto, Canova, Rodin, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Cezanne, van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, and Matisse. There are several more collections, however, including the Russian imperial regalia, an assortment of Fabergé jewellery, and the largest existing collection of ancient gold from Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
City sightseeing tour with a visit to Peter and Paul Fortress and the Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Price: for participants is included in the registration fee, for accompanying persons - 70 Euro
The tour will take the visitor throughout the historical center of St. Petersburg and includes spectacular views of the Neva River, Canal Griboedova, Moika Canal, the many bridges connecting the city islands. The tour will introduce the visitor to Nevsky Prospect - the city's famous boulevard, the Winter Palace, other palaces and churches and to the areas of the city formerly inhabited by Dostoevsky, Rasputin and numerous Russian princes and counts.
Then you will visit the Peter and Paul Fortress. The fortress was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Besides the ancient fortifications, the fortress includes the Peter and Paul Cathedral, built in the early 18th century. The bell-tower makes the Peter and Paul Cathedral the tallest building in St. Petersburg (122.5 meters or 404 feet 3 inches high).
The cathedral includes the burial vault of Peter the Great and other Russian Tsars, the museum of Trubetskoy Bastion prison and the expositions: the History of the Imperial Mint as well as a printing workshop and the museum of space exploration and missilery. It is also possible to walk along the walls of the fortress and observe the fabolous architecture of the surrounding areas.
Today the fortress is one of St. Petersburg's major tourist attractions and has become the emblem of the city.
Tour to Tsarskoe Selo with a visit to the Catherine Palace
Price: 90 Euro
Tsarskoe Selo (formerly known as Pushkin) is one of St. Petersburg's numerous Imperial estates. Located just 25 kilometers south of the city, the estate boasts a large landscape park, dotted with architectural follies, and centered on the magnifecent blue, white and gold Catherine Palace. named after its creator, Empress Catherine, the second wife of Peter the Great.
The Catherine Palace houses some beautiful Baroque interiors, including the luxurious Grand Hall, a long, gold, mirrored ballroom. The Palace also boasts a unique Amber Room, whose priceless amber panels were stolen by Nazi troops during WWII, but which are now being painstakingly recreated by Russian craftsmen.
Another of Tsarskoe Selo's major attractions is the Lyceum, located on the edge of the estate. Founded at the beginning of the 19th century and remarkably well-preserved, the Lyceum was a boarding school that once taught the most celebrated of all Russian poets, Alexander Pushkin. The Lyceum was created specifically to educate members of the Russian ruling elite and prepare them for careers in government service. Visitors to the Lyceum are allowed access to its well-preserved classrooms, library, student bedrooms and much more.
Tour to Peterhof
Price: 120 Euro
Peterhof is 30 kilometers to the West of St.Petersburg. The palace and park complex with its unique array of fountains is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. The complex also includes the "Monplaisir" and "Marly" Palaces and the Hermitage Pavilion.
The Russian Museum
Price: 70 euro
Established in 1895 as the center of art and history. The museum was opened in 1898 and named after its founder "The Emperor Museum of the Russian Art named after Alexander III". From 1917 it is called "The Russian Museum".
The museum owns the Russia biggest collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, items of applied and folk arts. The exhibitions show ancient icons and the collections of items of the XVIII - XXth centuries.
Contact information:
Project manager Gayane Bagdasaryan
Тел.: +7 (495) 785-20-05
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