A tour of history, mystery and romance
If your latest headache has been caused by giving yet another guided tour of St Petersburg to visiting friends or relatives -- there's now an effective cure on the market.
FOOD
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Chinese secrets
Named after the Chinese city of Shen-Yan, the cafe serves a delectable cuisine
which is apparently typical of northern China.
MUSEUMS
Cathedral's pleasant chimes took their toll
The chimes from the clock mounted high in the belfry of the city's Peter and Paul Cathedral have long delighted adults, children and tourists alike. But few people know of the long and sometimes bitter history behind the enchanting sounds of the bells.
SOCIETY
How's your personal distance -- watch this space
The standard newcomers' conclusion is that Russians are indescribably rude.
But next time you hear two sales clerks "arguing" look closely at their faces.
Watch as they part from the "argument" and see if they are smiling. Usually
they will be.
MUSIC
Last nights at the New Jazz Club
Witness the series of concerts called "Five Nights with the Stars of the
International Jazz," which kicks off at the New Jazz Club on Wednesday.
