Antique dealers specialize in Russian decorative art, antique jewelry, and Faberge loan objects for exhibitions. View the collection.

Comprised of players aged 15 to 22, the orchestra plays classical works, symphony themes, and modern composition. Find a schedule.

Supplement to the exhibition of decorative porcelain from Peterhof features essays and photos. Read about the palace services.

Represents eight artists trained in the Hermitage Museum and hosts workshops and insider art tours. View an events calendar and a group history.

View photos from the Cutty Sark regatta, and read a historical summary of the Russian fleet. Includes a guide to museums, hotels, and events.

Travel back in time to experience the city at the height of Imperialism. Includes descriptions of the architecture, court life, and admiralty.

Accompaniment to the traveling exhibition highlights 40 treasures, costumes, and paintings. Read a history of the State Diamond Fund.

Read a biography of the last Russian Empress by Baroness Sophie Buxhoeveden. Features 31 chapters.

Read a biography of the private collector, view his collection of Russian iconography and paintings. Includes profiles of contemporary artists.

Romanov aficionado explains his passion for the Russian royal family. Consult a list of recommended books, videos, and links.

Read a history of the palace built for Catherine the Great's only son, Paul I, then tour rooms and gardens.

Features a history of the Romanov dynasty and the Russian monarchy, with scholarly articles and a bookshop specializing in Russian history.

Details the history of this private theater, profiles its founder and posts performance dates. Learn about the development of Russian ballet.

Consists of 70 musicians aged 12 to 17. Read a history of the orchestra, view performance photos, and find out their repertoire.

Dedicated to the cultural life of St. Petersburg, this journal presents artist bios, lists upcoming events, and profiles museums and galleries.

Tour the galleries of this impressive Russian institution, established by Catherine the Great. Offers maps, collection descriptions and photos.

Former Mikhailovsky Palace houses the world's largest collection of Russian art. View exhibits, and read a history of the museum's other palaces.

Works to restore and preserve the museum's vast collection. Visit the laboratories to learn about current projects and techniques.

Guide to the country retreat of Peter the Great and Catherine I offers a historical sketch, photos, and descriptions of the palace and park.

Consists of the Catherine and Alexander Palaces and Parks. Read a history of the monuments, learn about restoration, and tour the collections.

Situated on an island at the mouth of the Neva, this picturesque site functioned as the imperial summer palace. View a floorplan and visit rooms.