Sofia Kolovskaya is an author, comic book writer and creator of the VK public page One day One sketch, with her own vision of St. Petersburg’s sights and attractions. Following a successful exhibition in the cultural space Loft Project ETAGI, her works from The Saint Petersburg Alphabet series developed into this guidebook. - Where in Saint Petersburg can polar lights be seen? - Which places are a must-see for graphic novel and comic book lovers? - How does a flea market work? - Where can I taste the delicious Lemon Pie cocktail? Unique Saint Petersburg, hand-drawn by Sofia Kolovskaya, is a heartwarming stroll through both strange and familiar places.

Sofia Kolovskaya is an author, comic book writer and creator of the VK public page One day One sketch, with her own vision of St. Petersburg’s sights and attractions. Following a successful exhibition in the cultural space Loft Project ETAGI, her works from The Saint Petersburg Alphabet series developed into this guidebook. - Where in Saint Petersburg can polar lights be seen? - Which places are a must-see for graphic novel and comic book lovers? - How does a flea market work? - Where can I taste the delicious Lemon Pie cocktail? Unique Saint Petersburg, hand-drawn by Sofia Kolovskaya, is a heartwarming stroll through both strange and familiar places.

Sofia Kolovskaya is an author, comic book writer and creator of the VK public page One day One sketch, with her own vision of St. Petersburg’s sights and attractions. Following a successful exhibition in the cultural space Loft Project ETAGI, her works from The Saint Petersburg Alphabet series developed into this guidebook. - Where in Saint Petersburg can polar lights be seen? - Which places are a must-see for graphic novel and comic book lovers? - How does a flea market work? - Where can I taste the delicious Lemon Pie cocktail? Unique Saint Petersburg, hand-drawn by Sofia Kolovskaya, is a heartwarming stroll through both strange and familiar places.

Sofia Kolovskaya is an author, comic book writer and creator of the VK public page One day One sketch, with her own vision of St. Petersburg’s sights and attractions. Following a successful exhibition in the cultural space Loft Project ETAGI, her works from The Saint Petersburg Alphabet series developed into this guidebook. - Where in Saint Petersburg can polar lights be seen? - Which places are a must-see for graphic novel and comic book lovers? - How does a flea market work? - Where can I taste the delicious Lemon Pie cocktail? Unique Saint Petersburg, hand-drawn by Sofia Kolovskaya, is a heartwarming stroll through both strange and familiar places.

Sofia Kolovskaya is an author, comic book writer and creator of the VK public page One day One sketch, with her own vision of St. Petersburg's sights and attractions. Following a successful exhibition in the cultural space Loft Project ETAGI, her works from The Saint Petersburg Alphabet series developed into this guidebook. - Where in Saint Petersburg can polar lights be seen? - Which places are a must-see for graphic novel and comic book lovers? - How does a flea market work? - Where can I taste the delicious Lemon Pie cocktail? Unique Saint Petersburg, hand-drawn by Sofia Kolovskaya, is a heartwarming stroll through both strange and familiar places.

Teach your children the ABC and introduce them to some of the world's great masterpieces. Russia's first Museum ABC miniature book illustrates the alphabet with works from Russia's famous Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Teach your children the ABC and introduce them to some of the world's great masterpieces. Russia's first Museum ABC miniature book illustrates the alphabet with works from Russia's famous Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Teach your children the ABC and introduce them to some of the world's great masterpieces. Russia's first Museum ABC miniature book illustrates the alphabet with works from Russia's famous Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Teach your children the ABC and introduce them to some of the world's great masterpieces. Russia's first Museum ABC miniature book illustrates the alphabet with works from Russia's famous Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Teach your children the ABC and introduce them to some of the world's great masterpieces. Russia's first Museum ABC miniature book illustrates the alphabet with works from Russia's famous Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Teach your children the ABC and introduce them to some of the world's great masterpieces. Russia's first Museum ABC miniature book illustrates the alphabet with works from Russia's famous Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Teach your children the ABC and introduce them to some of the world's great masterpieces. Russia's first Museum ABC miniature book illustrates the alphabet with works from Russia's famous Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

Hundreds of guidebooks about St. Petersburg begin exactly the same way:"On the 16th of May 1703, Peter the Great... blah blah blah."Hundreds of marvellous, excellent and comprehensive books... Tell about St. Petersburg like they think they should, like the city's story is being told for visitors or schoolchildren on an obligatory tour. And at the same time, just like every every city, St. Petersburg has as many different sides as there are passers-by on Nevsky Prospect in the weekend. And in order to get to know a house it is not enough to admire it from the outside — you have to step inside.With the help of this guidebook you will find out about the places that are significant or cult for the Peterburgians. Why are they special?Who knows...Perhaps that's where the city's spirit is.

Hundreds of guidebooks about St. Petersburg begin exactly the same way: "On the 16th of May 1703, Peter the Great... blah blah blah." Hundreds of marvellous, excellent and comprehensive books... Tell about St. Petersburg like they think they should, like the city's story is being told for visitors or schoolchildren on an obligatory tour. And at the same time, just like every every city, St. Petersburg has as many different sides as there are passers-by on Nevsky Prospect in the weekend. And in order to get to know a house it is not enough to admire it from the outside - you have to step inside. With the help of this guidebook you will find out about the places that are significant or cult for the Peterburgians. Why are they special? Who knows... Perhaps that's where the city's spirit is.

Born in 1985 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Xenia McBell currently lives and works in London. She studied Philology at Saint Petersburg State University, Russia (2005); Economics at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK (2009); and Photography at the London College of Communication, UK (2010). Photography is a self-thought passion. Inspired by the works of authors such as Sarah Moon, Diane Arbus, Peter Witkin and Paolo Roversi, she experiments with collage, photo-montage and light drawing techniques, and focuses her photographic practice on catching ephemeral moments of reality, trying to express the subconscious.