It’s been 28 years since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. We’re marking the anniversary (and the 30th anniversary of MIR) with eyewitness accounts from MIR colleagues and contacts. Katya Boyarskaya, Director of our affiliate office in St. Petersburg, was living there during the time of the 1991 August Coup. Here’s her story. Read More
It’s just a walk across a canal bridge from the Mariinsky Theater to St. Petersburg’s newest and most expensive theater, the Mariinsky II. Opening in 2013 and costing $700 million, this 2,000-seat Russian opera house is built to impress – especially with its acoustics. I recently visited the Mariinsky II Theater for the first time. It’s huge! Shaped like a horseshoe, this theater’s auditorium is among the largest in the world. Acoustics are awesome - considered among the world’s finest for a theater. But the lighting is a bit strange: To me they look like those rows of lights inside an airplane, so passengers can find their way in the aisle. Read More
Katya Boyarskaya is director of MIR’s affiliate St. Petersburg, Russia office.. In a series on St. Petersburg's famous theaters, Katya shares one of her favorites, Maly Drama. Read More
The Director of MIR’s St. Petersburg affiliate office, Katya Boyarskaya, is a native of St.Petersburg, a city that – along with the entire country – loves to celebrate New Year’s. Katya does, too. We asked her to share some of her favorite holiday memories and tips. Read More
In her series on Russia's St. Petersburg theaters, MIR's Katya Boyarskaya boldy declares: "The Mariinsky Ballet Company is as good as the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, and every bit as beautiful." Here's why: Read More
In her series on St. Petersburg theaters, MIR's Katya Boyarskaya shares insights on the Hermitage Theater –a favorite of royalty years ago, and a favorite of travelers today. Read More
June's White Nights in St. Petersburg, Russia is a magical time. It's also a time when the bridges go up at night, and anything can happen – like love! Read More
Since stepping out from behind the Iron Curtain, Albania has gone from closed-off Communist country to hidden gem of the trav... Read more
A recent feature in Men’s Journal Magazine about adventurous — yet still accessible — far north destinations included b... Read more
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