Illustrated History of St. Petersburg

The book by Russian writer, journalist, and publisher of the newspaper "St. Petersburg Vedomosti" Vasily Avseenko (1842-1913) was published in 1903 for the anniversary of St. Petersburg.
"Illustrated History of St. Petersburg" will guide us through two centuries in the life... of the city on the Neva, from the laying of the first stone to the beginning of the 20th century.
But Vasily Avseenko's work is not just a historical excursion: it excellently describes the life and customs of the townspeople, holidays, architectural monuments, and attractions of the Northern Palmyra. Moreover, it also includes vivid masterful portraits of outstanding individuals whose activities were associated with the city on the Neva - from emperors and great generals to artists, writers, and poets.
"Illustrated History of St. Petersburg" has long become a bibliographic rarity. The new edition is supplemented with Russian and foreign paintings, as well as unique engravings and archival documents.