The Vladimir Nabokov House Museum pays homage to one of the greatest novelists, poets, and short story writers of the 20th century. The author of Lolita lived the first 18 years of his life in this house.

The first floor of the museum is reserved for the life and works of Nabokov while the upper two floors are occupied by editorial offices of the Nevskoe Vremya. The house did not survive the ravages of time or history. The only original elements that remain are the stained glass windows. The museum collection was rebuilt from donations of Nabokov’s friends and family. One of the most stunning displays is the drawings of his butterflies. In addition, visitors will enjoy the many photographs, paintings, Nabokov’s prince-nez and Scrabble set, manuscripts, and other works.

The museum also hosts seminars, a summer school, conferences, artistic exhibitions, and Nabokov specific exhibitions. A library is available for those who wish to know all things Nabokov. They are open from 11 am to 6 pm from Tuesday to Friday and from 12 pm to 5 pm Saturday. They are closed on Mondays and national holidays.

Located in St. Isaac’s Square, the Angleterre Hotel allows guests to enjoy the comforts of home while experiencing the greatness of St. Petersburg. The famous and well-known four-star hotel shares facilities with the Astoria and is one of the oldest hotels in St. Petersburg.

Many Russian great poets, writers, and artists have stayed at the Angleterre Hotel. Nearby tourists attractions include the Nevsky Prospekt, the Hermitage, the Mariinsky Theater, the Bronze Horseman, and the River Neva.

A gym, swimming pool, sauna, spa bath, Jacuzzi, onsite retail shops, free onsite dining, salon, massage, solarium, spa and wellness centre, health center, body treatments, nightclub, cocktail room, and facial treatments are some of amenities are available for the weary traveler.

In addition, services are available for those who need to conduct work. A business center with free clerical and audio-visual support, banquet facilities to include catering, dry cleaning/laundry services, safety deposit boxes, cell phone/mobile rental, ATM/currency exchange services, and conference room/ballroom/seminar facilities are some of the conveniences offered to travelers who need to stay connected to work.

The hotel room furnishings are modern and are decorated with Russian and European furniture. The bathrooms have bathrobes and marble accents. Medical assistance, high-speed Internet (wireless and modem) is also available. Visitors should check in by 3 pm and check out before noon.

The Bronze Horseman Statue pays homage to Peter the Great, the founder of St. Petersburg. Located in Senatskaia Ploschad, across from the Neva River, the statue features the great leader rearing on horseback and facing westward towards the Neva River. The horse is also trampling a snake.

By order of Catherine the Great, sculptor Etienne Maurice Falconet created the stunning masterpiece. Work began in 1768 and commenced in 1782. The statue rests on a 200 ton granite rock known as the Thunderstone. The rock resembles a cliff and was imported from the Gulf of Finland. Carving of the rock took place in St. Petersburg. At that time, it was the largest stone moved by man without machinery or horsepower.

The original name of the statue was the Statue of Peter the Great. The current name came from the Alexander Pushkin poem the Bronze Horseman which talks about Evgenii, the central character of the poem, trying to get home to his love, Parasha, during a flood. During Evgenii’s journey, he curses the statue and blames Peter the Great for his dilemma. The statue comes to life and chases Evgenii until Evegenii is discovered floating down the river. The poem illustrates the age-old conflict between the people and the ruling government.

The monument of Vasily Zhukovsky, one of the founders of Russian romanticism in literature, is located in the Alexandrovsky Garden. It was inaugurated in 1887. Author of the monument is sculptor V. Creitan. The sculpture is made of bronze and red granite.

The Pushkin Apartment Museum is where the author of The Queen of Spades lived the last four months of his life. It is also where he died after his fatal duel with his brother-in-law Dantes. The apartment is located on the Moika Embankment near the Nevsky Prospekt.

Although the gallery is a recreation Pushkin’s living quarters, many of the author’s personal items are a part of the collection. The study alone contains over 4,000 books in European and Oriental languages. The museum also contains lithographs, watercolors, engravings, portraits of Pushkin’s friends, his death mask, a lock of his hair, and the waistcoat Pushkin was wearing at the time of his duel.

Two memorials are held each year by the museum. The first memorial remembers the anniversary of the author’s death. At 2:45 pm, the moment when Pushkin’s heart stopped beating, a moment of silence is observed. The second memorial, Pushkin Petersburg, commemorates the birth of Pushkin.

In addition to tours, literary events and exhibitions are a frequent occurrence. Audio guides are available in Russian, English, German, Italian, and French. The museum is open from 11 am to 6 pm from Wednesday to Monday and is closed Tuesday and the last Friday of each month.

Alexander Pushkin monument stands in the center of Square of Arts. It was inaugurated in 1957. The statue was made by sculptor M. K. Anikushin and was cast in bronze. The pedestal was made of red granite. Pushkin is sculpted in motion, his head is raised and his face expresses inspiration.

The Museum of Anna Akhmatova in Fountain House pays homage to the acclaimed writer of Requiem, Belaya Staya, and Poem Without a Hero. The museum is located in the southern wing of the former Sheremetev Palace. Akhmatova was a prolific and talented writer who suffered greatly under the Soviet system.

Akhmatova was born Anna Gorenko in Odessa, Ukraine, in 1889. In 1910, she married fellow poet Nikolai Gumilyov.  Soon after marriage, Akhatova began to publish her poetry. The Russian Revolution had a major impact on the poet’s life. Her former husband, Gumilyov, was executed. Her son was imprisoned, and her third husband died in a Siberian camp. In addition, she was heavily monitored by the police and her work banned. Akhmatova died in 1966 in Leningrad.

The museum focuses on honoring the day-to-day life of the author as well as honoring her literary accomplishments. Many personal belongings are available for viewing. Photographs, recordings of the author’s voice, books, and manuscripts from the author and her friends, are some of the items you will see at the house.

The museum serves as a cultural center for the community and exhibitions occur frequently. Patrons will enjoy literary readings, presentations, concerts, art festivals, and conferences on Anna Akhmatova. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 am to 6 pm. The museum averages 30,440 visitors per year and contains over 50,000 items in its collection.

The Dostoyevsky House Museum is dedicated to illustrating the life and works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, author of Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov. Dostoevsky lived in the apartment from 1878 to 1881. Dostoyevsky was one of the most influential writers of the 19th century.

Dostoevsky's was born in Moscow on October 30, 1821 to Mikhail and Maria Dostoyevsky, hospital workers. The family lived in an apartment on the hospital grounds. It is said that Dostoevsky's interactions with the hospital patients is the reason for his lifelong interest in those less fortunate than himself. This empathy was frequently illustrated in the author’s works.

In 1841, his first two works, Mary Stuart and Boris Godunov, were published. In 1846, Poor Folk, was released to critical acclaim. Soon after the release of the masterpiece, Dostoyevsky was exiled to Siberia for four years for being part of the Petrashevsky Circle, an intellectual group. Prison had a major influence on the author and his future works. The House of the Dead, Notes from The Underground, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and Devils were all created during this period. The last of these great works that was created was The Brothers Karamazov. When Dostoyevsky died in 1881, thousands attended his funeral and mourned the passing of a great literary hero.

Part of the building is dedicated to elements of the author’s life. The other part of the museum is dedicated to the five novels he wrote while living there. The museum also hosts contemporary art exhibits. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm and closed on Monday and the last Wednesday of each month.