Russian Travel Guide

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Dishes of the era of emperor Paul the First

There are so many historical places to see when in St. Petersburg and its surrounding towns! One such place is the BIP Fortress - also known as the Bastion of Emperor Paul - a fortress ordered built at the end of the 18th century by the great leader of the Russian Empire who would later make it his residence. More than 200 years ago a garrison and artillery could be found here. It was even the site of parades, troop reviews and gala dinners when military occasions called for them. Now the fortress that was once home to a Russian emperor is an elegant hotel and restaurant where you can find a wide variety of dishes including some from the time of Paul the First.

Gatchina Palace

The town of Gatchina is home to one of the country residences of Russia’s emperors. The town’s picturesque lakes — surrounded by marble statues — and a magnificent palace reminiscent of a romantic castle from the Middle Ages all lend to the town’s unique and enchanting atmosphere. The residence’s dark secrets are kept out of sight in an underground passage — a source of shelter for the palace’s owner in case of danger. Who knows — perhaps the palace coup that put an end to Paul the First could have been avoided and history taken a different path if he had been in Gatchina instead of St. Petersburg’s Mikhailovsky Castle. RTG TV presenter Alexander Uvarov took a trip to Gatchina where he had the chance to explore the rich history of this impressive residence.