Tired of the bustle of downtown? Take a deep breath and EXhale at the Kirov Central Culture and Leisure Park on Elagin Island. Opened in 1932, Kirov Park was based on the Elagin Palace Park built for Empress Maria Fyodorovna (1847-1928). Refresh yourself by walking along the paths among groves of white Russian birch, take a boat trip or horseback ride, or view the art collections at the restored Elagin Palace. To find Kirov Park, exit the metro at Krestovsky Ostrov onto Ulitsa Ryukhina, then follow the street over the second Elagin bridge.
There is much more to do and see in St. Petersburg, from exploring the rest of the city's more than 300 museums to taking in the nightlife at its clubs and theatres. Visit www.petersburgcity.com for up-to-date information on places to go and things to do in the "Venice of the North."
Melissa Barton is a Colorado-based freelance writer specializing in science, environment, and travel writing. Her previous work has appeared in Transitions Abroad and the Colorado College Alumni Bulletin, and she has also written interpretive materials for the U.S. National Park Service. She can be found online at www.rosettastones.net.
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