Saint Petersburg

A few of the extra pages you might have missed:

Maps page. Shows a few Saint Petersburg landmarks where most of my pictures were taken, as well as maps of Russia, Saint Petersburg and Peterhof. Saint Petersburg maps include a detailed look at the city center, the route of the canal cruise I took and a schematic of the Saint Petersburg Metro.
Rubles. A brief discussion of Russian money with scans of a ten-ruble note. Also includes a currency exchange receipt.
Stuff in my pockets. Shows the Russian visa from my passport, my Russian student ID, tickets to the Hermitage, passes for public transport and three Russia phone cards.
A visit to the ballet. Learn a little about Tchaikovsky's famous ballet Swan Lake.
The Bronze Horseman. Read Pushkin's famous poem about the 1824 flood of Saint Petersburg.
Gorchichniki. Experience the sensations of a Russian home remedy.
Image library of all the photos used in this presentation.
Wallpaper gallery. Larger versions of some of my favorite pictures.

My recommendations:

Misha's Saint Petersburg Store. Buy merchandise featuring some of my pictures.
Lonely Planet St Petersburg. I've used several books by Lonely Planet and have been very satisfied with all of them. They have books for just about every destination in the world. From phrasebooks to tour guides, Lonely Planet is the way to go.
Russian Ark. If you haven't seen this movie yet, go out and rent it. It is set entirely in the Hermitage, with actors in different rooms portraying scenes from the various stages of Russian history. Of special note, it is shot in one continuous 90-minute take. A very interesting film, and a great way to see the Hermitage (including many rooms that aren't open to the public).

Links to other information about Saint Petersburg and its environs: