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Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
A newlywed couple strolls toward St. Petersburg’s onion-domed Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood.
Alexander Nevsky Patron Saint Day
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
Locals carry images of Alexander Nevsky during a procession on his patron saint day.
Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg & Cotton Coulson
The gilded tower of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul is reflected on the window of a passing bus.
Young Cadets
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
A trio of young cadets makes a new friend in front of the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood.
Handpainted Eggs With Religious Icons
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
Handpainted eggs with religious icons are available for sale at a craft market near the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood.
The Hermitage
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
Characters dressed in period costumes pose with tourists in front of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.
Intricate Mosaics
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
Intricate mosaics created from paintings adorn the interior walls of the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood.
Twin Lenin Look-Alike Brothers
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
Twin Lenin look-alike brothers Alexander and Valentin share a vodka toast in their apartment while their cat looks on.
A Bust of Lenin
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
A bust of Lenin serves as a napkin holder at the Idiot Café in downtown St. Petersburg.
Vladimirsky Market
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
A vendor sells locally grown produce at the Vladimirsky market in a working-class neighborhood of St. Petersburg.