The work by the Pupil of the 8 th form Petrovskaya shool Saratov region Krasnopartizansky district Paramonova Mariya
The most famous places of interest in St. Petersburg are the Hermitage,
the Russian Museum
the Admiralty
the Peter-and-Paul Fortress
the Palace Square
the Alexander Pillar
The Hermitage is one of the most рrominent artistic museums in the world. The foundation of the Hermitage Picture Gallery was laid in 1764.
First works were bought by Catherine the Great.
The Hermitage houses the masterpieces of Leonard da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt and other outstanding painters.
The Russian Museum has been located in the Mikhajlovsky Palace, designed by K. Rossi, since 1895.
V. Tropinin, K. Brullov, I.Repin, V. Surikov, V. Serov, the works of sculptors B. K. Rastrelli, F. Shubin and other masters are exhibited here. Marvelous paintings of the famous Russian artists
Citizens and guests enjoy visiting the suburbs of Saint Petersburg Petrodvorets
Pushkin
Pavlovsk
with wonderful fountains, palaces and parks.
1)Please, name the most beautiful cities in Russia you know. 2) What river is St. Petersburg situated on? 3)Can you name some places of interest in St. Petersburg?