Saint-Pétersbourg, miroir d’une Russie éternelle – Documentaire voyage – AMP

Saint-Pétersbourg, miroir d’une Russie éternelle – Documentaire voyage – AMP

In the east of Europe, on the Gulf of Finland, lies one of the most beautiful
cities in the world: St. Petersburg. Covering more than 1,400 km2, with
300 km of rivers and canals, this archipelago contains numerous
architectural, historical and cultural treasures. Not forgetting the warmth of its inhabitants. A surprising journey to the heart
of a Russian soul with a thousand faces. Although Saint Petersburg is the second
largest city in Europe in terms of area, its historic center has managed to retain
its original human scale and concentrate many monuments. To see this, you just have to
climb onto the roof of a building, a must for tourists in summer. People come here to take pictures and admire the view. There are no tiles or slates here; the roofs of
St. Petersburg are mainly made of zinc. A material better suited to
its humid continental climate and the enormous quantities of snow that
fall there more than 120 days a year. Alexandre is a tour guide. For 5 years, he has specialized
in these unusual visits. From here you can see the two largest
cathedrals, Peter and Paul Cathedral, which is 122 meters high, and St. Isaac’s Cathedral, which
is 101 meters high.  Saint Isaac is the heaviest building in Saint Petersburg,
weighing 300,000 tons.  » On your left is the
Lakhta Center skyscraper and below it the Kretovsky football stadium.  In front of it,
with the green dome, is the former Nikolaevsky Cathedral, transformed into a museum
dedicated to the Arctic and Antarctica. Every time I come up here I
am captivated by the splendor of this city. St. Petersburg is
not only important for its history, it is also a
European and even world capital of culture.  ” I think every person who comes
here falls in love with this city.  » Residents have transformed the
city’s hilltops into trendy places to meet for a drink with
friends. Like here at the Les Étages club. This unobstructed view is due to Tsar Peter
the Great, the city’s founder. When it was built, he imposed that
no non-religious building could exceed the height of
his palace. Thanks to this law, still in force today,
cathedrals dominate the skyline. At 10,000 m2, Saint Isaac’s is one
of the largest domed cathedrals in the world. Its construction began in 1818 and lasted 40 years. 112 red granite columns, each a
single block, support the entire building. Its gigantism has even won over
the Americans. Indeed, the architecture of the Capitol in Washington
was inspired by Saint Isaac and its dome. Less than a kilometer away as the crow flies
is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. Its 96 columns, in a semicircle, borrow
the style of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. At its center, the Eye of Providence
evokes God’s gaze on humanity. Opposite, the Cathedral on
Spilled Blood is one of the city’s most iconic Orthodox monuments. It is located along the Griboyedov Canal.
Its medieval architecture stands out from the essentially baroque and
neoclassical style of the other buildings. Inside, as every
weekend, Father Alexis officiates. Among the Orthodox, songs are
prayers in their own right and are omnipresent in the liturgy. Mosaics
completely cover the walls and ceilings. They mainly depict
biblical scenes and saints. Here is a representation of Mary Magdalene, who witnessed the crucifixion and
resurrection of Jesus Christ. There, Alexander Nevsky, who is both an Orthodox saint and a national hero
due to his military victories. This church was built in 1883
on the orders of Tsar Alexander III, on the exact spot where his father was assassinated. It takes its name from this tragic
event, the Cathedral on Spilled Blood. On the other side of the Griboyedov Canal,
located in the middle of the three cathedrals, there is a true temple of
Art Nouveau, the Singer Tower. Curves, wrought iron and floral ornaments take
the visitor back to the beginning of the twentieth century. Built by a famous American firm
to showcase and sell its sewing machines, the building was nationalized in 1917
after the Bolshevik Revolution. It became the main bookstore in the
Soviet Union and was nicknamed the House of Books. Today it is the largest
bookstore in St. Petersburg. There you can find old books and the
latest releases of Russian literature. It is the preferred meeting place for local youth who come here to
sit down and flick through a few pages. At Café Singer, you can enjoy a
magnificent view of Notre Dame de Kazantout while tasting an Italian cappuccino
accompanied by French pastries. Upstairs, a souvenir shop offers wooden models of
the city’s monuments to assemble yourself. The tower is located on the main avenue
of St. Petersburg: Nevsky Prospect. Over 4 kilometers long and 60
meters wide, it is the hottest place in the city. In winter, we tend to walk on the even-numbered side
because it is the sunniest area, and it is 10 degrees warmer there. In summer, we prefer the coolness
of odd numbers located in the shade. The Gostiny Dvor shopping center is located there
. Dating back to the 18th century… it is one of the oldest in the world. Nevsky Avenue is steeped in history and
has many palaces like this one. It was built in the 18th century for the
richest family in Russia, the Stroganovs. Nationalized during the Bolshevik revolution, it is today the most important
fine arts museum in the country. A kilometer further on, the Belozerski Palace
was built at the end of the 13th century to house the princess who
gave it its name. Today it is a cultural center where
chamber music concerts are given. A 5-minute walk away is the
Anichkov Palace where the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II, spent his childhood. Facing the Neva River, at the very end
of Nevsky Avenue, stands the city’s most famous monument: the
residence of the tsars, the Winter Palace. It houses the Hermitage, today
the largest museum in the world. The main staircase is one
of the most majestic rooms. Its decoration is entirely period. Alabaster statues evoke the values
dear to the monarchy such as wisdom, justice, grandeur and abundance. On the ceiling, more than 20 meters high,
a fresco represents Greek gods. Here Zeus, the master of the universe, … there Demeter, his daughter, … and Apollo, the god of male beauty. At 200 m2, Olympus is the
largest painting in the Hermitage. The Pavilion room is the most visited room in the museum. This place is a true masterpiece in itself
. White marble columns, gilding and moldings catch
the light in all seasons. Twenty-eight crystal chandeliers
shine brightly. It is most famous for
its 18th-century clock, presented to Catherine II by
her favorite, Grigory Potemkin. This clock consists
of an owl, associated with the night, a rooster which represents the sun and a
peacock, a metaphor for rebirth. Together, they represent the
incessant alternation of day and night. Over 60,000 m2, 1,057 rooms
contain 60,000 works of art. In the Raphaëlle room, ceramics and statues coexist with numerous
Renaissance paintings. Art students come from all over the world
to try their hand at reproducing the museum’s finest pieces, such as
Giulio Cesare Procaccini’s Madonna and Child with Angel. For more than 300 years, some
rather unusual guardians have watched over all these works. To chase away rodents, an
army of cats resides at the Palace year-round. The headquarters of these felines is
located in the basement of the museum. The Hermitage employees take turns
daily to take care of it. Olga is one of the faithful
servants of her privileged cats. Opposite the museum stands
the impressive Nevsky Column, built in 1830 to commemorate the
victory of the Russian army over Napoleon. It is made of a single block of 650 tonnes which rests on its base by
its weight alone. It faces the Neva, the main
river, 74 km long and 600 meters wide. A true urban archipelago, Saint Petersburg
is nicknamed the Venice of the Baltic. Three rivers and numerous canals cross it, which explains the presence of
several hundred bridges. Pokrovsky Island offers a
view of 7 of them. It is said that wishes made here
come true after taking them all. The Red Bridge, which spans the Moika River,
faces a shopping mall of the same name. The green one, whose color dates back to 1735, is the first cast iron bridge
in the ancient Russian capital. It is located in the extension of
Nevsky Avenue, opposite the Stroganov Palace. Not far from there, on the Griboyedov Canal, is the Lions’ Bridge, one
of the famous suspension bridges. Its name comes from the 4 statues
that guard its entrances. Custom has it that touching
their wings brings good luck. Many of these works are
imbued with superstitions. So the Kissing Bridge is the
essential passage for a romantic stroll. Legend has it that lovers who
kiss there will never be separated. We show our attachment to
our loved one with a padlock. At nightfall, some bridges
offer an unforgettable spectacle. Many boats pile up under the
buildings to watch them split in two. A daily choreography that
enhances the monuments and their lighting. The artisans of this night broom work in the shadows of a control room
located under the catwalks. Every evening, Vladislav clears
the way for large ships that would otherwise be unable to pass. We love this city for the romanticism of
its nights and for the opening of the bridges. There is something
mysterious about this event. When I was little, I
came to see this bridge rise, and that wonder stayed with me forever. Even though I dreamed of other careers,
this memory remained engraved in me. And when I grew up, I did
everything I could to work here.  ” I am well aware that when I open the bridge, I am annoying people a little because they can no
longer get home or go anywhere.  “To think that it is you who activates this
enormous machinery gives you wings, exactly like those of the
bridge when it opens.  » During the day, another parade takes place on the Neva. Strange boats, half ship, half plane,
seem to fly above the river. They are hydrofoils. They rise and maintain their
balance above water from a certain speed thanks to
the lift of submerged wings. This technique allows them
to sail up to 60 km/h, twice as fast as other boats. These cars transport passengers
from one end of the city to the other. Speeding through the midst of boaters and
other vessels is the specialty of Alexis, the captain of this hydrofoil. To pilot this boat, you need
experience and a good command of navigation.  ” When you’re sailing at high speed, on the
fins, you really feel like you’re flying. For a captain it’s an
honor to pilot this boat. I am very lucky to live
in St. Petersburg and to be able to contemplate its beauty every day on
one of the best boats in Russia. The Alexis terminus is located
25 kilometers from the city center, on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, near the magnificent Peterhof Palace, the
second home of Tsar Peter the Great. When you arrive at the Palace, the first thing
you notice is the large waterfall, impressive in its beauty and technology. It is decorated with two hundred sculptures and around
sixty water jets operating without a pump but only by gravity from
a reservoir located upstream. At the foot of the waterfall, the Samson fountain
shows the latter opening the mouth of a lion. It symbolizes Russia’s victory over
Sweden in the Great Northern War. Its water jet, which reaches twenty
meters, is the highest in Peterhof. The Grand Palais stretches over 268
meters and faces the Gulf of Finland. This Russian Versailles, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
, was born out of a friendly rivalry. After a trip to France, and fascinated by the
beauty of the Palace of Versailles, Peter the Great ordered the construction of a palace that would surpass in
every way the home of the King of France, Louis XIV. The large waterfall is also a
copy of the one built for the Sun King in the park of his Château de Marly. 34,000 liters of water are ejected every
second by the 176 fountains on the estate. In the lower garden,
at the intersection of the alleys, you can admire the very first
water feature of Peterhof, the Adam Fountain. Here are the two Roman fountains.
They are made of marble and inspired by those found
in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. They face another
original creation, the mountain of chess. Over a 16-meter drop, a checkerboard
recalls the Russians’ passion for this game. At its summit, three dragons guard
the entrance to a mysterious cave, which one imagines secretly leads to the palace. The sides are adorned with 6 Greek statues, including
Neptune, the god to whom the entire estate is dedicated. Alexandria Park has
one of the most beautiful gardens. It was named by Nicholas II in
honor of his wife Alexandria Fedorovna, a great lover of flowers,
especially roses. There we find all the compositions
of the time such as hydrangeas, … tobacco flowers, … phlox … and cosmos. Great importance is attached to
the preservation of original varieties. Olga has been a landscape designer in Peterhof
for almost 30 years and never tires of long summer days in the fresh air. Here, I always travel by bike. My favorite time is in the morning,
because there are no visitors yet and you can feel the freshness of the dew. My greatest pride in my work is imagining new landscapes
while respecting traditional know-how.  » Here we are perfectly immersed in the passion
of the time for parks and gardens.  ” It is a real privilege to work in
this magnificent setting steeped in history.  ” As Confucius said; Choose a
job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.  » The Peter and Paul Fortress is the
most iconic place in St. Petersburg. It was here that in 1703, Peter
the Great decided to establish the new capital of the empire. He
first had a fortress built there. At the entrance, on its ramparts, the
double-headed eagle, the Tsar’s coat of arms, looks both to the East and the West.
It reminds the visitor of the sovereign’s desire to found a European city
without denying his oriental culture. In the gardens, numerous
sculptures evoke the name given to the site on which the fortress is built
: Hare Island. Thirty years after first setting foot
on this new territory, Peter the Great had a cathedral built there. Today it is the oldest
monument in St. Petersburg. At 123 meters high, at the top
of the spire, stands an angel holding a cross. It is one of the
main symbols of the city. The name of the fortress and its
cathedral comes from the apostles Peter and Paul who opened
Christianity to non-Jews. The cathedral served as a necropolis for the Romanovs. Most Russian emperors and
empresses are buried here. Inside you can see the
tomb of Peter the Great. There is that of the famous Catherine
II who reigned alone for 30 years. Here is that of Alexis, son of Peter the Great.
Next to the Tsarevich lie his wife and aunt. The altar behind the tombs is
laden with religious symbolism. There we find the Virgin Mary, … Saint Peter
holding the keys to heaven … and Saint Paul with the Holy Scriptures
in his hand as well as a sword evoking his death as a martyr, and also several
icons mixing royalty and religion. The top of the campanile with its old bells offers one of the most beautiful
views of St. Petersburg. Every hour you can
enjoy a very melodious chime. On the beach behind
the fortress walls, a
sand sculpture festival is held every summer. Bridges, lions and cats highlight
the city’s various symbols. Others are inspired by the theme of
a world without borders. Over 4,000 m2, 3,000
tonnes of sand depict numerous destinations, such as this
representation of Australia and Tibet. It took 20 days and 10 sculptors
to create these 23 ephemeral works. The attention to detail is striking, … particularly on this castle which is inspired
by that of a famous amusement park. Right next door, the romance
of Paris is in the spotlight. In the heart of summer in this part of the
globe, the sun doesn’t really set. In Russia this period is called the
White Nights because the sky remains clear even after midnight. So we often spend our evenings on the
beach, facing Saint Isaac and the Winter Palace. Sergei is inspired by this magnificent view
when he comes to the banks of the Neva. He regularly plays the
baLaLaika, the traditional Russian instrument. Whenever he can, Sergei
visits Valéry, a luthier friend who has a workshop in an outlying neighborhood. Hello, is this where
the best balalaikas are made? Yes, it’s here.  Do you have a beer? Yes I need a balalaika that plays by
itself while the artist rests. The balalaika is the soul of Russia. I learned the cabinetmaking trade for 8 years
and then I became a luthier.  » I am fully invested in
making balalaikas.  ” I am so passionate about this job that
I can work 20 hours non-stop.  » I make all kinds, from
piccolo to double bass.  » Valéry has just finished delivering a double-bass balalaika to a customer
. After more than 3 weeks of
work, it’s time for the verdict. It’s very good, have you tuned it? It seems okay, it sounds good.  » The performing arts have
always shaped the soul of the city. There are more than 100 theaters in
St. Petersburg. The Mariinsky is the oldest. It was the first
permanent theatre in the Russian Empire. Called Bolshoi at its creation in 1784,
then Kirovsk during the Soviet period, it only took the name Mariinsky in 1992. It was named in homage to Tsarina
Maria Alexandrovna, wife of Alexander II, who contributed greatly to its creation. It has retained its Renaissance
Baroque style. On its main facade, moldings of faces express the different
emotions interpreted by the actors. At its summit, the Tsar’s crown recalls that the theatre owes its construction to
a royal decree of the 18th century. Inside, the U-shaped architecture is reminiscent
of an Italian-style room.  The decor is designed like a painting
playing on relief and perspective. On the ceiling, you can admire the Round of Loves,
a work painted by the Milanese Enrico Francioli. It is surrounded by 12
medallion portraits of famous authors such as Ostrovsky, the founder of
Russian theatre, and Gogol, a famous writer. Above the imperial box
is the theatre’s coat of arms, bearing the initials of Empress Maria
Alexandrovna. During performances, only honored guests have the
privilege of sitting in this seat. When it was built, this stage was
the largest in the world. It was even necessary to invent new choreographies
to take this new space into account. This is probably why the
Mariinsky Orchestra has become famous throughout the world. This is where
Russian ballet was invented, characterized by spectacular staging and sets and
performances lasting over two hours. Before or after the show, it is possible to
visit one of these dressing rooms. You could almost feel the stage fright of the dancers and
actors before going on stage. This is a unique opportunity to
see the costumes up close, to admire their beauty and the quality of their making. Since the end of the communist regime, the
Mariinsky has sought to modernize. In 2013, he inaugurated a new building dedicated to the opera,
located just opposite the original hall. The huge bay windows
of the new theatre reflect the original construction, as
a reminder of the glorious past. A footbridge connects the two buildings, a true link between
tradition and modernity. The clean lines of the new theater make
the most of the light. In summer, during the White Nights Festival, the midnight sun
lights up the comings and goings of the spectators. From floors to ceilings, transparency
and reflections respond to each other. Inside, the warmth of the wood
contrasts with the design of the main hall. Between the floors, scratches and
lights transform into a score. The U-shape pays homage to
the hall of the old building. Tonight we are performing Eugene Onegin, an
opera in three acts by Alexander Pushkin, one of the most famous
Russian writers and descendant of an African slave freed by Tsar Peter the Great. Pushkin led an extraordinary life
and met his death in a sword duel in which he defended his
honor against his wife’s lover. Love and betrayal are precisely the themes
of the role of tenor Sergei Skorokhodov. I learned to read with Pushkin. I studied at 20 Moika Street, he lived his last days at 12 Moika
Street. Our paths cross all the time. I always dreamed of singing here because
it is the best theater in the world.  » On stage, Sergei takes all the risks. At the first performance, I almost fell over,
stepping on all his apples.  » Just behind the new theatre
is the Great Synagogue, consecrated in 1893, it is the
second largest in Europe. Despite the Second
World War and the Stalinist period, it almost never closed its doors.
A major renovation has allowed it to regain its original beauty,
combining Moorish and Byzantine styles. The function room displays some
photos and costumes that illustrate the wedding in accordance with
Orthodox Jewish traditions. In the courtyard, under the huppah, the
traditional dais, a union is celebrated. Mazeltov mazeltov, I wish
Bella and David a happy wedding” In Judaism, marriage is a
religious act of sanctification and elevation. The couple is then
compared to an altar of holiness. All these rites are expressed through
gestures, symbols and verses. The Ketubah, the marriage certificate,
is read to the assembly.   Having then become the property of the bride, the Ketubah will be kept by the spouses
in their home, and sometimes even framed. The Rabbi then offers a cup
of wine to the couple and recites the 7 blessings. They deal with the
relationship between God and their union. Afterwards, the groom must break a glass with
his foot. Marriage should last as long as there are pieces of broken glass. They say the more debris there is,
the happier the marriage will be. Six kilometers away, near
the Peter and Paul Fortress on Petrograd Island,
is the Cathedral Mosque. Built in 1913, it can
accommodate up to five thousand worshippers. Its minarets reach 48 meters high,
and its dome culminates at 39 meters. The walls are made of granite and
covered with ceramic mosaics. St. Petersburg is a good example
of Russian multi-confessionalism. On the banks of the Neva River, to the northwest, the Buddhist temple Datsan was built around
the same time as the Great Mosque. In the garden, worshippers spin
prayer wheels and wish for the well-being of all living beings. This action
is beneficial to the soul of the practitioner and is equivalent to reciting the
sacred phrases called mantra in Tibetan. In the censer, the offerings create the
climate conducive to spiritual elevation. At the top of the temple, the wheel of karmic existence
symbolizes the multiplicity of lives through reincarnation, accompanied by
its spiritual baggage called karma. Inside, a huge statue of
Buddha, … the man who found enlightenment. On the wall, mosaics represent
deities such as Chenrezig, who embodies compassion for all beings, and
Tara, who brings support to the practitioner. Today, in the temple, a Puja is performed
, a ritual dedicated to a deity or a Buddha. Today this ceremony is dedicated
to Buddha Maitreva, the future Buddha.  ” Among all the instruments, Buddha
chose a seashell to blow into. And this music was heard
even in the kingdom of heaven. This is why all Datsan temples
use a shell in ceremonies.  ” This temple is my whole life, it is
here that I live, that I meditate, that I study and practice the
teachings of the Buddha.  » Russia is made up of many
ethnic groups. She accepts all religions. There are several
Buddhist autonomous republics in Russia, such as Buryatia,
Tuva and Kalmykia. Russia is a multicultural country. St. Petersburg is not
only a cultural capital, it has also become a
mecca of Russian gastronomy. Throughout the city, many restaurants are innovating and reinventing the
national culinary heritage. At Harvest, one of the best establishments
in the country, ranked in the top hundred worldwide, we consume responsibly and ecologically, as with this homemade bread, made from leftover
cereals and flours used for cooking. Here, we look for
natural flavors close to the earth, like with this cold sea bass soup,
accompanied by its zucchini tagliatelle, or this beetroot marinade with red fruits
on its fresh cheese mousse with tarragon. For dessert, we mix
caviar with traditional berries, all on a bed of
gingerbread crumbs and with vanilla ice cream. At Birch, voted the best restaurant in Russia, bistro cuisine is combined
with the fingerfood trend. On the menu, a sea urchin consommé with
seaweed and shrimp with a mini eel burger glazed with watermelon syrup. Here, original presentation,
finesse and the search for complex taste are combined. At Coco-Couture, from the decor to the plate, the emphasis
is on floral and seasonal character. like with this verdant salmon tartare or this apple meringue mousse
with summer flower jelly. Even the homemade ice cream cone is
decorated with edible flowers. In St. Petersburg, new
restaurants open every week. Some guides list more than 10,000. Their chefs are so creative that you
quickly get lost in this taste jungle. To guide visitors in their choice, food critics scour
the city’s best restaurants. Tamara is one of the most famous. She has an appointment today with the chef of the
Bobo restaurant to discover a new dish. We bake beetroot,
then marinate it in a sweet wine with vanilla. Then
we put it in a smokehouse. We also have a foie gras mousse,
accompanied by its red fruit sorbet.  » Then we season with
homemade beetroot vinegar. This sauce is made from vodka,
sugar and fermented beetroot.  ” It’s a masterpiece, a true masterpiece.  » In this dish, he reinterprets
traditional ingredients of Russian cuisine such as beetroot,
red berries and mustard seeds. I can’t even find the words
to express the taste of this masterpiece.  » Amidst this culinary excitement,
a grand restaurant tells the story of the cuisine of the tsars. For over 200 years,
Palkin has been serving traditional Russian dishes. It is the oldest in the city and is said to have
served Dostoevsky, Chekhov and even Tchaikovsky. In the kitchen, royal gastronomy is revived
by using salt crust cooking . Of Chinese origin, it was widely used in the
19th century by the emperor’s cue masters. At that time, the Romanov cuisine
consisted of game and several surprising dishes. For example,
swan, heron and turtle were eaten. To evoke these menus of yesteryear, Palkin
serves its best dishes in a shell made from bread dough. During the service, it is
often explained that the custom of eating in the order of starter, main course and
dessert comes from the table of kings. This succession of
dishes is called Russian service. This journey through history can be extended
by visiting Saint Petersburg in a horse-drawn carriage. Another unusual means of transport
allows you to discover the city while immersing yourself in the Soviet atmosphere,
aboard an authentic Zhiguuli. With over 2 million units sold, this
car appealed to the working classes thanks to its very affordable price. She will keep the
nickname of kopeck, which means cent in Russian. Oleg, a child of perestroika,
brings this emblem of the USSR back to life. This car brings back memories of my childhood.
We took it to go to our country house, our dacha.
Inside, the smell reminds me of those journeys. I was born and raised in St. Petersburg, then lived in Berlin and Moscow.
When I returned to my hometown, my wife and I decided to
offer tours to tourists. In our project, we wanted to
pass on to them our childhood memories, our knowledge of the city and
our love for this legendary vehicle. Every summer morning around 5 a.m., in
a field on the outskirts of town, Vassili and his little family
are already hard at work. This aeronautics enthusiast offers
tourists the chance to admire Saint Petersburg from several hundred meters above the ground. Today he has decided to give this exceptional experience to his
two daughters, Alexandra and Slava. Look at this sunrise
over St. Petersburg.  ” While people are getting ready to
go to work, we are already flying.  ” Dad, what’s that over there?” Over there, after the gulf, is the Laktha Tower. I have been taking tourists to see St. Petersburg by hot air balloon for 5 years.
I always dreamed of flying. When I was a child, I had magazines with
pictures of hot air balloons. I watched them all the time.
I think that’s where my passion comes from. There is the village of Krasna.  “I work with my wife. These moments are
true joys. A pure family idyll. When I fly in a balloon with my
daughters I am always very moved.  »

À la croisée de l’Occident et de l’âme slave, Saint-Pétersbourg incarne toute la grandeur, la complexité et la beauté intemporelle de la Russie éternelle.

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Fondée par Pierre le Grand au début du XVIIIe siècle, Saint-Pétersbourg est bien plus qu’une ancienne capitale impériale. C’est une ville-musée vivante, où chaque palais, chaque canal, chaque cathédrale raconte l’histoire tourmentée d’un empire, d’un peuple et d’une culture unique.

Dans ce documentaire, nous explorons les splendeurs baroques de l’Ermitage, les perspectives rigoureuses de la Nevski Prospekt, les canaux figés par l’hiver, les églises aux bulbes dorés et les fresques byzantines qui résonnent d’une foi profonde. Entre faste tsariste, héritage soviétique et renouveau spirituel, Saint-Pétersbourg offre un miroir poétique de la Russie éternelle.

À travers ses habitants, artistes, croyants et gardiens du patrimoine, se dessine le portrait d’une ville à la fois grandiose et intime, résiliente et inspirante.

00:00 – Saint-Pétersbourg
03:00 – Le musée de l’Ermitage : trésor impérial
06:00 – Palais d’Hiver et faste des tsars
09:00 – Cathédrales : Saint-Sauveur-sur-le-Sang-Versé et Saint-Isaac
12:00 – Vie sur les canaux : Venise du Nord
15:00 – La Nevski Prospekt, artère mythique
21:00 – Citadelle Pierre-et-Paul : berceau de la ville
24:00 – Résidences impériales : Peterhof et Tsarskoïe Selo
28:00 – L’hiver à Saint-Pétersbourg : silence et lumière
34:00 – Les bibliothèques et la culture lettrée russe
37:00 – Mémoire des écrivains : Dostoïevski, Pouchkine
40:00 – La Russie éternelle vue par ses habitants

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Titre : Saint Petersbourg, le joyau de la Russie
Un film de Jean Bur

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