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Parnas. The northern area in Saint-Petersburg. There're new buildings that were built in 2011-2014, and village houses of the middle of XX century on the right.
The picture was taken in November, 2014.
The picture was taken in November, 2014.
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Parnas. The northern area in Saint-Petersburg. There're new buildings that were built in 2011-2014, and village houses of the middle of XX century on the right. The picture was taken in November, 2014.
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Parnas. There're buildings of 2011 year. The road that you see is the way from the residental area to the subway station.
January, 2015.
January, 2015.
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Parnas. There're buildings of 2011 year. The road that you see is the way from the residental area to the subway station. January, 2015.
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A yard on Engelsa avenue. The buildings on the foreground were built in 1977. The foggy buildings in the background are of 2013. This is the typical view for Saint-Petersburg.
January, 2015.
January, 2015.
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A yard on Engelsa avenue. The buildings on the foreground were built in 1977. The foggy buildings in the background are of 2013. This is the typical view for Saint-Petersburg. January, 2015.
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There's area known as "Ozerki". It's a system of several ponds in the nothern part of the city. In summer, shores of these ponds are one of the favorite places for the rest. In winter, it's a good place too, as you can see. The tall building in the center is of 2002Â year.
The history of "Ozerki" area is known from XVIII century, at least.
January, 2015.
The history of "Ozerki" area is known from XVIII century, at least.
January, 2015.
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There's area known as "Ozerki". It's a system of several ponds in the nothern part of the city. In summer, shores of these ponds are one of the favorite places for the rest. In winter, it's a good place too, as you can see. The tall building in the center is of 2002 year. The history of "Ozerki" area is known from XVIII century, at least. January, 2015.
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It's the Linden pond. The name of this place is by the owner of the house next to the pond in the beginning of XX century. The small wooden house was built in 1917. The tall building was built in 2001. On the left side, famous Khrushchevki are situated. They are of 1960-1970 years of construction.
January, 2015.
January, 2015.
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It's the Linden pond. The name of this place is by the owner of the house next to the pond in the beginning of XX century. The small wooden house was built in 1917. The tall building was built in 2001. On the left side, famous Khrushchevki are situated. They are of 1960-1970 years of construction. January, 2015.
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Engelsa evenue. There's a house of 1953Â year of construction. It's a good sample of Stalin neoclassicism style. In Soviet era houses of this kind were only for the narrow privileged slice of the society. Nowadays, it's expensive too.
Trams, like you can see at the picture, are one of the favorite public transport in Saint-Petersburg.
March, 2015.
Trams, like you can see at the picture, are one of the favorite public transport in Saint-Petersburg.
March, 2015.
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Engelsa evenue. There's a house of 1953 year of construction. It's a good sample of Stalin neoclassicism style. In Soviet era houses of this kind were only for the narrow privileged slice of the society. Nowadays, it's expensive too. Trams, like you can see at the picture, are one of the favorite public transport in Saint-Petersburg. March, 2015.
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Udelniy park. This place is also one of the favorite areas in Northern part of Saint-Petersburg. Big green zones are rare in the city, so women with children are glad to walk there.
March, 2015.
March, 2015.
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Udelniy park. This place is also one of the favorite areas in Northern part of Saint-Petersburg. Big green zones are rare in the city, so women with children are glad to walk there. March, 2015.
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There's a house in Stalin style, built in 1968. Modern graffity is in the foreground.
March, 2015.
March, 2015.
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There's a house in Stalin style, built in 1968. Modern graffity is in the foreground. March, 2015.
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Khrushchevki houses (1962) with a new building (2010).
Khrushchevki are known by their tiny flats. They are considered as the worst type of houses in Saint-Petersburg.
March, 2015.
Khrushchevki are known by their tiny flats. They are considered as the worst type of houses in Saint-Petersburg.
March, 2015.
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Khrushchevki houses (1962) with a new building (2010). Khrushchevki are known by their tiny flats. They are considered as the worst type of houses in Saint-Petersburg. March, 2015.
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Khrushchevki of 1960th years of construction. Khrushchevki are known by their tiny flats.Â
The power line was built in close proximity to the houses, and people everyday walk under it.
March, 2015.
The power line was built in close proximity to the houses, and people everyday walk under it.
March, 2015.
Khrushchevki of 1960thÂ...
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Khrushchevki of 1960th years of construction. Khrushchevki are known by their tiny flats. The power line was built in close proximity to the houses, and people everyday walk under it. March, 2015.
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The beautiful building in the background is of 1953 year of construction. The right side of this house was made earlier, in 1914. This is one of many addresses where Vladimir Lenin hid from the authorities.
March, 2015.
March, 2015.
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The beautiful building in the background is of 1953 year of construction. The right side of this house was made earlier, in 1914. This is one of many addresses where Vladimir Lenin hid from the authorities. March, 2015.
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The tall building was built in 1991 for the scientific and production enterprise "Raduga" ("Rainbow"). On the left side you can see a fragment of Stalin style house that was built in 1952.
April, 2015.
April, 2015.
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The tall building was built in 1991 for the scientific and production enterprise "Raduga" ("Rainbow"). On the left side you can see a fragment of Stalin style house that was built in 1952. April, 2015.
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Bolshaya Nevka embarkment. Two boys sit near to the river and play guitar.
April, 2015.
April, 2015.
Bolshaya Nevka embarkment. Two boys sit near to the river and play guitar. April, 2015.
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Botanical garden. This park was founded in XVIII century. On the picture, a girl is posing for a photograph under the sakura tree.
May, 2015.
May, 2015.
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Botanical garden. This park was founded in XVIII century. On the picture, a girl is posing for a photograph under the sakura tree. May, 2015.
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Rentgena street in the early morning. These nice houses were built in 1906-1911Â years.
May, 2015.
May, 2015.
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Rentgena street in the early morning. These nice houses were built in 1906-1911 years. May, 2015.
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Mira street. It's an apartment house that was built in 1913Â year.
May, 2015.
May, 2015.
Mira street. It's an apartment house that was built in 1913 year. May, 2015.
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It's the heart of Saint-Peterbsurg, the place where it was founded - Peter and Paul fortress. 1703Â year of construction.
May, 2015.
May, 2015.
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It's the heart of Saint-Peterbsurg, the place where it was founded - Peter and Paul fortress. 1703 year of construction. May, 2015.
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Letniy garden was founded in 1704. It's one of Saint-Petersburg symbols.
July, 2015.
July, 2015.
Letniy garden was founded in 1704. It's one of Saint-Petersburg symbols. July, 2015.
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There're apartment houses built in 1902-1920 on Moika embarkment. The girl takes people for a ride on the horse.
July, 2015.
July, 2015.
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There're apartment houses built in 1902-1920 on Moika embarkment. The girl takes people for a ride on the horse. July, 2015.
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Arts square. The building of the State Russian Museum was built in 1819-1825. Before the picture was taken, a concert was finished on the opposite part of the square, and people walked towards the subway.
June, 2015.
June, 2015.
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Arts square. The building of the State Russian Museum was built in 1819-1825. Before the picture was taken, a concert was finished on the opposite part of the square, and people walked towards the subway. June, 2015.
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The last sun beams fall on the top of Kazansky cathedral. It was built in 1801. Pulkovo meridian passes through its eastern aisle.
August, 2015.
August, 2015.
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The last sun beams fall on the top of Kazansky cathedral. It was built in 1801. Pulkovo meridian passes through its eastern aisle. August, 2015.
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An apartment house and a summer cafe on Griboedova canal embarkment. The building was built in 1840.
June, 2015.
June, 2015.
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An apartment house and a summer cafe on Griboedova canal embarkment. The building was built in 1840. June, 2015.
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Bolshaya Kazachia lane. Houses were built in early XIX century. The building on the right served as a residence of Vladimir Lenin in 1894-1895.
August, 2015.
August, 2015.
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Bolshaya Kazachia lane. Houses were built in early XIX century. The building on the right served as a residence of Vladimir Lenin in 1894-1895. August, 2015.
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Old buildings of XIX - the beginning of XX century with modern graffity and a cool painted car. Bolshaya Kazachia lane.
August, 2015.
August, 2015.
Old buildings of XIX - the beginning of XX century with modern graffity...
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Old buildings of XIX - the beginning of XX century with modern graffity and a cool painted car. Bolshaya Kazachia lane. August, 2015.
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Aparment houses of the late XIX - early XX centuries, Serpukhovskata street.
August, 2015.
August, 2015.
Aparment houses of the late XIX - early XX centuries, Serpukhovskata street. August, 2015.
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Moscow gate. People hurry to cross the road for a short traffic light during the rush hour. In the background is the Moscow Triumphal gate, erected in 1938, with a dedication "To Victorious Russian army in memory of the feats in Persia, Turkey and in the pacification of Poland in 1826-1831".
September, 2015.
September, 2015.
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Moscow gate. People hurry to cross the road for a short traffic light during the rush hour. In the background is the Moscow Triumphal gate, erected in 1938, with a dedication "To Victorious Russian army in memory of the feats in Persia, Turkey and in the pacification of Poland in 1826-1831". September, 2015.
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On the left is the Moscow market opened in 1954. The business center is behind, built in 2013. Reshetnikova street.
September, 2015.
September, 2015.
On the left is the Moscow market opened in 1954. The business center is behind, built in...
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On the left is the Moscow market opened in 1954. The business center is behind, built in 2013. Reshetnikova street. September, 2015.
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Houses in Stalin style on Pobedy street (Victory street).
October, 2015.
October, 2015.
Houses in Stalin style on Pobedy street (Victory street). October, 2015.
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Moskovskaya square. The monument to Lenin and young men doing skateboarding. Dom Sovetov (House of Soviets) is behind Lenin. There's a version that Stalin wanted to move center of Leningrad (Saint-Petersburg) to the House of Soviets. By the way, Pulkovo meridian passes through it.
October, 2015.
October, 2015.
Moskovskaya square. The monument to Lenin and young men doing skateboarding. Dom Sovetov...
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Moskovskaya square. The monument to Lenin and young men doing skateboarding. Dom Sovetov (House of Soviets) is behind Lenin. There's a version that Stalin wanted to move center of Leningrad (Saint-Petersburg) to the House of Soviets. By the way, Pulkovo meridian passes through it. October, 2015.
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Pobedy square (The victory square). The rehearsal of taking the oath by students - future police officers. The architecure ensemble of the Victory square is one of the most important monuments of the great Patriotic war (WWII) in St. Petersburg.
October, 2015.
October, 2015.
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Pobedy square (The victory square). The rehearsal of taking the oath by students - future police officers. The architecure ensemble of the Victory square is one of the most important monuments of the great Patriotic war (WWII) in St. Petersburg. October, 2015.
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The Park of cities the heroes (Pulkovo Park). The construction of the Park began in 1980 as a memorial to the great Patriotic war (the part of the Second World War, in which the Soviet Union took part). In the Central part of the Park is a temple complex consisting of 3 churches, chapels and ancillary buildings. The buildings in the picture: left - the Church of the Nativity (2003), second left is St. George's Church (1995), the church on the background of houses - Sergius Church (2000), the living buildings - the "Viva" residential complex (under construction, partially put into operation in 2015).
November, 2015.
November, 2015.
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The Park of cities the heroes (Pulkovo Park). The construction of the Park began in 1980 as a memorial to the great Patriotic war (the part of the Second World War, in which the Soviet Union took part). In the Central part of the Park is a temple complex consisting of 3 churches, chapels and ancillary buildings. The buildings in the picture: left - the Church of the Nativity (2003), second left is St. George's Church (1995), the church on the background of houses - Sergius Church (2000), the living buildings - the "Viva" residential complex (under construction, partially put into operation in 2015). November, 2015.
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Khrushchevki houses along the Moskovskiy lane.
October, 2015.
October, 2015.
Khrushchevki houses along the Moskovskiy lane. October, 2015.
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Interchange of the ring road and the branch of the Oktiabrskaya railway during the autumn fog in Saint-Petersburg.
November, 2015.
November, 2015.
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Interchange of the ring road and the branch of the Oktiabrskaya railway during the autumn fog in Saint-Petersburg. November, 2015.
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Pulkovo observatory was built in 1839 at one of the Southern areas in Saint-Petersburg. All objects in the series are near to the meridian of the observatory's latitude. In the XIX and early XX century, this Meridian served as the reference point of longitude on the geographical maps of the Russian Empire. Petersburg itself is the quintessence of cultural, public and economic life of the country, and a look at it in the context of historic Meridian gives the project a certain symbolism.
The picture was taken in March, 2015.
The picture was taken in March, 2015.
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Pulkovo observatory was built in 1839 at one of the Southern areas in Saint-Petersburg. All objects in the series are near to the meridian of the observatory's latitude. In the XIX and early XX century, this Meridian served as the reference point of longitude on the geographical maps of the Russian Empire. Petersburg itself is the quintessence of cultural, public and economic life of the country, and a look at it in the context of historic Meridian gives the project a certain symbolism. The picture was taken in March, 2015.
The Pulkovo Observatory was choosen as the reference point for the project. The meridian of the same name that crosses it devides the city into two approximately equal parts.