Excellent Russian Capital Landscape

You need to have a vigorous sense of determination to even attempt climbing the 262 steps of the St. Isaac Cathedral, which is surely what I did as a devout Christian. I wished to see what the inside looks like to know whether churches all over the world were constructed according to some master plan.

If you ever reach the pinnacle of St. Isaac Cathedral, the view is surely great and worth all efforts. But after tiring yourself on the way up and on the way down, I warn you to do what I did and get some snacks on the way back to recover your sapped energy.

Like many other trade centers, the one I visited to buy snacks in Kouznetchny had lots of sellers who looked like they had central Asian roots. Anyway, the choices for products were surprisingly bountiful, even for very fresh fruits, but prices were way too expensive for my limited budget.

So instead, I just got a bag of mini apples to munch on my way back and decided that I'd rather use my spare time to visit even the less famous churches. I planned to light a candle in each cathedral, so my prayers would probably be heard.

On the way to these churches, another notable view that caught my eye was an exposition of glass sculptures from all over the country; the sight is a showcase of exceptional creations on display for one month or until the weather permits.