Leningrad

We splashed out and took a first class compartment on the train from Moscow to St Petersburg and enjoyed every minute. We've been here two days now and have been blown away by the inner city's beauty. The architecture is incredible and literally every building in the city is eye-catching.
The old Singer sewing machine company's headquarters is one of the most impressive non-religious or government buildings in the city.
A look at the "Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood" from the canal. The most lavish example of Russian Orthodox churches in the country. The interior mosaics are on level with anything in Italy.

The Hermitage Museum which is likely Russia's most important art museum is beautiful on the outside but the interior is palatial. It did once house the Tsar families and was decorated to a standard that is fit for any king or queen.

We've spent a lot of time walking the streets, alleys and along the canals just looking and enjoying. This city is a walkers paradise which is easy on the wallet.

Only two nights to go in Russia then we fly home!

See you all soon.