Jewish Heritage Tour of St.Petersburg - 1 day tour Sample

Your guide and driver will take you for a CITY OVERVIEW TOUR The tour includes the sights witnessed important historical events connected with the life of Jewish population of St. Petersburg. It will be a perfect way not just to hear but to see Jewish history which is closely intertwined with the history of the city. You'll see center of Jewish life of the 19th century called Kolomna; houses where famous Jews of St. Petersburg lived; an unusual building constructed by the commission of Ippolite Wavelberg, one of the richest Jews in St. Petersburg; the Academy of Fine Arts, where well-known Jewish painters such as Isaac Levitan and Marc Chagall were educated; the Conservatoire founded by Enton Rubenstine in 1862. The Conservatoire has witnessed many famous teaches & students of the Jewish nationality including Hedrick Viniavsky an outstanding violinist. During the tour you will get acquainted with the history of St. Petersburg Jewish Community (one of the largest in Europe).