| February 14, 2004 |
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Frosted Windows: 300 Years of St. Petersburg
More  than any Russian city, St. Petersburg has captivated the minds of authors, artists, historians, and cartographers of the West for centuries. Its mercurial rise from the islands and swamps around the Neva River to architectural and cultural magnificence offers compelling contradictions that are hard to ignore. Whatever the lure, this exhibit from the University of Kansas Libraries offers a window into Russian greatness as seen through the eyes of Western historians. In early life, Sankt Pieter Burkh was a swamp destined for bigger things. Home to curious animals and rife with flora, it was a naturalist's dream. As the city grew, plagues and pestilence took their toll. Yet children's literature, ballet, and other forms of art flourished. Discover more about this city by the river through this enlightening tour. (in History) |
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