Old Petersburg

Mikhail Ivanovich Pylaev (1842-1899) – Russian writer, local historian, and journalist.

The book "Old Petersburg" is dedicated to the history and appearance of the northern capital in the 19th century. The author details the buildings and parks of Petersburg, the people who lived and worked here, and the outstanding events that took place in the city on the Neva. Pylaev gathered interesting facts, the memories of old-timers, information from private archives and books. The book will be of interest to all who are passionate about the history of Petersburg, art, and architecture.