PETERSBURG. CITY OF DREAMS 2021 EDITION

Discover an extraordinary city located in the Neva Delta, on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. St. Petersburg is a place where history intertwines with modernity, and memories of the past mix with hope for the future. Immerse yourself in the stories of Tsar Peter I, a theater director, and the fates of the residents of this fascinating city.

• Guide to the history of St. Petersburg, from Tsarist times to the present day.
• Stories about the residents, their joys and sorrows.
• A walk through the streets of the city, discovering its secrets.
• The key to understanding the Russian soul and culture.
• Inspiring reading for history and travel enthusiasts.
• A journey through time from Petrograd through Leningrad to St. Petersburg.
• An encounter with Dostoevsky and his view of the city.

“Petersburg” is not just a guide, it’s a journey into the history and culture of one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Joanna Czeczott sensitively leads us through the streets of St. Petersburg, intertwining the past with the present, showing the beauty and hardship of this place. We get to know Tsar Peter I, who was determined to modernize Russia, the director of the St. Petersburg Theater, who decided to join the ballet, and mothers visiting their sons in prison. It is a story about people who make up the soul of this city.

The author takes us on a journey through time, from St. Petersburg through Leningrad to Petrograd, from the Tsar who snatched the capital from the sea to Galina selling plasters underground. It is a story about a place that, despite many disasters and wars, has always risen and looked to the future with hope. This guide helps us to understand how nobility and meanness combine in a person, how history influences the present, and how culture shapes the identity of the city.

The book also includes excerpts from Ewa Wieczorek's review, who emphasizes that “Petersburg is the city of Dostoevsky, an observer describing how the greatest nobility and the most vile villainy combine in a person. And this is the key to this fascinating, bold guide.” It is worth investing in this trip to get to know the history, culture and soul of St. Petersburg.

This book is an invitation to discover St. Petersburg, a city of dreams that always rises from its fall and looks to the future with hope. Get to know its history, culture and the people who make up its unique character. Invest in this journey and discover the fascinating world of St. Petersburg!