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The book offers an insightful exploration of St. Petersburg, highlighting its profound artistic and spiritual heritage through the lens of a cultural historian. It features personal anecdotes and connections to renowned figures such as Balanchine, Shostakovich, Akhmatova, and Brodsky, providing a unique perspective on the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Accompanied by photographs, this work presents a rich and enjoyable narrative that captures the essence of modern St. Petersburg's legacy.
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St. Petersburg, Solomon Volkov
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- Released
- 1997
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- St. Petersburg
- Subtitle
- A Cultural History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Solomon Volkov
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 648
- ISBN13
- 9780684832968
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, Music Theme, Russia, Russian Literature, Cities, Russian History
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- The book offers an insightful exploration of St. Petersburg, highlighting its profound artistic and spiritual heritage through the lens of a cultural historian. It features personal anecdotes and connections to renowned figures such as Balanchine, Shostakovich, Akhmatova, and Brodsky, providing a unique perspective on the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Accompanied by photographs, this work presents a rich and enjoyable narrative that captures the essence of modern St. Petersburg's legacy.