St. Petersburg is a city where the opulence of the Russian Empire, enigmatic legends, and authentic history intertwine at every turn. Peter Scott set out to explore Russia's cultural capital.
One of the city's most renowned palaces is the Yusupov Palace, famous for its unique interior and a private theater modeled after 17th-century Italian theaters. It is also here that the mysterious murder of Grigori Rasputin took place.
Another noteworthy mansion is the Brusnitsyn House, distinctive for preserving the untouched spirit of the empire: it boasts luxurious halls adorned with golden silk, a Moorish smoking room with Arabic calligraphy on the walls, and a billiard room concealed behind a secret door. Legend has it that one of the rooms even contains a mirror once cursed by Count Dracula himself.
Why did they once paint the bridges of St. Petersburg in various colors? What secrets does Mikhailovsky Castle hold? And why has the griffin become one of the city's symbols? You'll discover the answers in this episode.
