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Peterhof: The Russian Versailles

Peterhof is one of Russia's most famous and picturesque tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors to St. Petersburg every year. RTDoc went to the Russian Versailles to marvel at a Napoleonic ball, learn the history of the many Peterhof’s statues and find out how a trick fountain can make tourists get wet.

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Published: 24 December 2012 00:00

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