A Summer Day on Nevsky Prospekt

I used four rolls of film for my entire St. Petersburg trip, and unfortunately, I've only been able to upload them now. 

Nevsky Prospekt is St. Petersburg's main avenue and high street. It follows the course of the Neva River and holds some of the city's oldest and most culturally significant buildings. Thankfully, modern establishments are required to maintain the traditional facades.

View of the Neva river

I forgot what these dishes were called but they were delicious and I wish I could recreate them.

So many street artists!

Unfortunately, the Church of Spilled Blood was being renovated when we visited.

The Streets of St. Petersburg: Et Tu, Brute

This might be an unpopular opinion but I honestly think Brutalism is beautiful. Look at that concrete, the structure, the harsh edges. It's like traveling back in time.

Views from the hotel...

Russian McDonald's packaging is the best.

One thing I noticed is that Russian fast food is actually good. They use real food and real ingredients. It's not like the fast food at home where everything is deep fried, coated in layers of salt, and made out of gross extenders. I'm impressed.

That abstract design on the Teremok take-out cup? ART.

Urban landscapes aren't complete without graffiti.