Author of more than 40 materials about Saint Petersburg, its sights, history, museums, suburbs and tourist destinations. A big fan of the city who tries to show Petersburg through facts, atmosphere and practical travel experience at the same time.
About Petersburg with interest in people, places and stories
Polina Basanaeva is the author of «Ленинград-Тур» materials about Saint Petersburg, travel and excursion destinations. During her work she has prepared more than 40 articles for the company's travel blog.
She writes about the city's history, museums, architecture, palaces, famous sights, suburbs and unusual places of Petersburg. Special attention is given to materials that help tourists choose a route and understand in advance what makes a particular destination interesting.
Polina is a big fan of Saint Petersburg. In her publications she tries to combine facts with the lively atmosphere of the city, interesting details and practical tips for travelers.
Journalism and public relations
Polina graduated from the Department of Journalism and Public Relations. Her professional training helps her work with large amounts of information, build a clear structure of the material and tell about complex historical and cultural topics in a language accessible to the reader.
Main areas of publications
Saint Petersburg
City history, architecture, iconic places, unusual facts and ideas for exploring St. Petersburg.
Palaces and museums
The Hermitage, imperial residences, city mansions, museum collections and historic interiors.
Suburbs
Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Gatchina, Kronstadt, Oranienbaum and other destinations near the city.
Excursions
Sightseeing, bus, walking, water, evening and themed routes around St. Petersburg.
Travel routes
A selection of places and the order to visit them, the logic of the itinerary and ideas for independent and organized trips.
Tourist guides
Practical materials on where to go, what to see, how much time to allow and what to choose.
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More than 40 materials about St. Petersburg, its history, museums, palaces, suburbs, excursions and travel ideas.