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It is a jewel of the Russian art, a town of parks, palaces and fountains. It was built by the order of Peter the Great to commemorate the victory of Russia over Swedish troops in the Northern War.
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It is a fascinating monument of the world's architectural and gardening art. Peter the Great ordered to construct the small palace for his wife, future empress Catherine I.
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This tour combines visits to two amazing suburb of St. Petersburg: Pushkin, owes its fame to the genius of Russian literature, Pushkin and many wonderful people, and Pavlovsk, unique palace and park ensemble.
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It is a suburb and park ensemble of the late XVIII-beginning of the XX centuries, which was used as a summer residence of the Russian emperor Paul I and his family.