Basseyn Obvodnogo Kanala

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Saint Petersburg Theological Academy

University

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The Saint Petersburg Theological Academy is a higher education institution of the Russian Orthodox Church, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The academy prepares theologians, clergymen, singers and icon writers for the Eastern Orthodox Church and grants bachelor, master, candidate and doctorate degrees.

Obvodny Canal

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Obvodny Canal is the longest canal in Saint Petersburg, Russia, which in the 19th century served as the southern limit of the city. It is 8 kilometres long and flows from the Neva River near Alexander Nevsky Lavra to the Yekaterinhofka River not far from the seaport.

Tikhvin Cemetery

Cemetery

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Tikhvin Cemetery is a historic cemetery in the centre of Saint Petersburg. It is part of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, and is one of four cemeteries in the complex.

Places in the Area

Center

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The Center of Saint Petersburg is the area of main interest to the traveler, home to most attractions of the metropolis. It's bounded by the Neva river and the Obvodny Canal, on a set of islands formed by numerous rivers and channels.

Apraksin Dvor

Suburb

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Apraksin Yard is a market and retail block in Saint Petersburg, Russia, covering 14 hectares. It is currently under a massive long-term renovation project. Apraksin Dvor is situated 3½ km northwest of Basseyn Obvodnogo Kanala.

Right Bank

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The Right Bank corresponds to the urban area of Saint Petersburg east of the River Neva and the Center. It's hardly visited by tourists, but has its share of hidden charms.

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