Renata Bogdanova

Theater artist and licensed guide to the largest museums of St. Petersburg. Tours about the history and philosophy of the 18th–19th centuries with the atmosphere of the era and a light, conversational delivery.

Tour guide Renata Bogdanova, guide to St. Petersburg and its suburbs
Renata Bogdanova — a tour guide with over 5 years of experience. Conducts sightseeing, museum, children's and private tours, combining history, art and the philosophy of the era.
Guide The historic center and suburbs of St. Petersburg Language: Russian Profile ID: 2199693974
Emotional With humor Light, conversational style 18th–19th centuries Art history

Themes and focus

  • History and traditions of St. Petersburg in the 18th and 19th centuries
  • Architecture and art history: from grand facades to interior details
  • Philosophy and worldview of the era
  • The atmosphere of the time: how people lived, thought and relaxed in that era

Tour formats

  • Sightseeing tours of the city
  • Museum programs
  • Tours for children and school groups
  • Private and themed routes
  • Bus / walking / boat tours

Education and licenses

  • Theater artist — SPbGATI
  • Guide-translator courses (Italian language)
  • Licensed guide for museums and sites:
    • The State Hermitage Museum
    • St. Isaac's Cathedral
    • The Church of the Savior on Blood
    • Yusupov Palace
    • St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral
    • St. Vladimir's Cathedral
    • Peterhof State Museum-Reserve
    • Tsarskoye Selo
    • Pavlovsk
    • Gatchina
  • Licenses for suburbs:
    • Tsarskoye Selo
    • Pavlovsk
    • Gatchina
    • Peterhof
    • Oranienbaum

Briefly about me

"A garden should amaze and delight, enlighten and teach, entertain and amuse" — that's what people said about gardens in the 18th century. For me, a tour should likewise amaze, enlighten and amuse.

Favorite routes

  • The historic center of St. Petersburg
  • Gardens of the "Pearl Necklace" — country parks and residences

Tour guide Renata Bogdanova — a professional guide to the historic center of St. Petersburg and its suburbs: Tsarskoye Selo, Peterhof, Oranienbaum, Pavlovsk, Gatchina. History and traditions of the 18th–19th centuries, architecture, art history, philosophy and worldview of the era, atmospheric walks through the gardens of the "Pearl Necklace".