Russia...
It is no coincidence that the time of the tsars, the monarch held the title of "ruler of all the Russias." Russia is a country of extremes and diversity, and Moscow and St. Petersburg are two cities are total opposites.Moscow, what are history, gigantic avenues lined with Stalinist buildings, writers and artists visiting the houses, bulbs styling churches, a famous Red Square in the world, the Kremlin L ... Soviet Empire melted, and one of the most savage capitalism pointed.
Today, at the exit of the metro, babushkas shun this new universe of which they are victims, condemning a golden youth who thinks only catch up ... The luxury hotels are mushrooming, the restaurants of all backgrounds compete in originality or kitsch, bars and clubs are real fashion shows where young Russian girls display their glamor.
But tired of this flashy bling, a new generation takes over. All connected to the Internet, she travels, speaks English, often did not live the Soviet years and finally looks to the future in his country.
What is it Russian in St. Petersburg, built by German engineers, designed by Italian architects, influenced by Holland, where they spoke the language of Voltaire to the Court? Urban projection fantasies and passions, St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great as an escape to the Russian yoke.
The Tsar had one thing in mind: to get away from the soul and Russian customs to open a window on Europe. It is the heart of the unshakable will of one man: his love of water is embodied by the Neva and channels, his phobia of Moscow and the rusticity of Russia from the inside leads to a desire frantic to get closer to Western culture. Thus erected St. Petersburg, figurehead of an entire empire, all Russia.
