Marble Palace From The Neva River St Petersburg Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Marble Palace from the Neva River St Petersburg. State museum opened in 1898 showcasing a cross-section of Russian art, from paintings to sculpture.St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city`s iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia`s cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works