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This cultural monument has been marred by years of neglect but… The Union of Russian Architects, in co-operation with DuPont, YEM, Architizer and Karo Film, are pleased to announce an international competition to redesign the facade of the Pushkinsky Cinema, not to restore it to past glory but to create a landmark of the future. The Pushkinsky Cinema was built to display the most significant cinematic productions in Russia. Built at Pushkin Square, it became the landmark of the country’s film festivals, a palace in that the Moscow International Film Festivals (MIFF) for movie protagonists and moviegoers from Moscow and abroad.

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Situated right in the historic Bohemia district of central St Petersburg, the Alexander House Boutique Hotel is a charming boutique hotel built in the early 19th-century. Close to Theatre Square, St Nicholas Cathedral, St. Isaacs Cathedral and Mariinsky Theatre, this luxurious hotel housed in an elegant, white building overlooking the Kryukov Canal. With uniquely designed rooms and high quality services, the Alexander House enjoys its guests with welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

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This spectacular museum is is one of the largest museums in the world. Located in Moscow, it bears name of its founder – local merchant and textile manufacturer Pavel Tretyakov. The gallery’s history starts in 1856 when Pavel Tretyakov bought several works by Russian artists with the aim of creating a collection and became famous from the minute it was opened to the public in 1870.  The gallery displays Russian fine arts of X -XX centuries. Offering 62 rooms and 130,000 works icons, paintings, graphics and sculpture, State Tretyakov Gallery is considered as a must-see destination for all visitors to Moscow.

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Smolny Convent is a Baroque ensemble of buildings situated on the curve of the left bank of the River Neva, in the city St. Petersburg, Russia. The complex’ name means “Holy Virgin Convent of the Resurrection”. It was built at the behest of Empress Elizabeth I in the years 1748. Designed by the Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the Smolny Convent consists of a cathedral and a complex of buildings surrounding it.

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Opera de Monte Carlo
Located in the principality of Monaco, the Opera de Monte Carlo was opened in 1879. Designed the magnificent and extravagantly, the opera house was recently renovated. Over 80,000 gold leaves were applied to paintings and moldings, a five-ton chandelier has been entirely rebuilt.  As it seats only 524, it is often difficult to get tickets. This the only opera house in the world to feature exterior views (thanks to the windows overlooking the Mediterranean) from within the concert space.

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This is a leading annual architectural event in Moscow. The show will display the latest products related to the home and office decorative and others designing products. Arch Moscow will take its 16th edition on 25 May 2011 to 29 May 2011 at Central House of Artists, Moscow.

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This great contemporary bar is located in St. Petersburg, Russia. Designed by Oleg Igolinsky, the interior displays an ultra modern and innovative design with luxury in style. It is an amazing place to spend the fun time whether alone or with friends. Denispopov Bar interior with pink lighting includes a bar room cleanliness, lighting and neatness.

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The Cosmos Hotel Moscow is located in the north-east Moscow on one of the municipality’s great streets – someone Mira. It is situated next to Nationalist Exposition Centre, Botanic Gardens, and Soul Lot; and 15 minutes absent from Moscow’s historical and concern edifice.

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Situated in the heart of St. Petersburg, the Grand Hotel Europe offers its guests a unique atmosphere and luxurious accommodation. Located close to the Winter Palace Square and Hermitage Museum this 5-star grand hotel provides elegant designed rooms and all the modern comforts you require. 

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This five-star hotel is situated only 20 minutes’ walk from the Red Square and offers extremely high standards of design and comfort. Describes itself as “the first boutique in Moscow“, the Golden Apple Hotel is a contemporary design hotel that occupies an emblematic, 7-storey building that dates back to the 19th century.

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