Treasures of St. Petersburg & The Hermitage

Through wonders like the Winter Palace, St Isaacﾒs Cathedral and the Church on Spilled Blood - and not least the treasures contained in The Hermitage, possibly the greatest museum in the world. The Russians - urged on by President Putin have been spending some $1.5 billion restoring the city and making it a major tourist destination.
This series was commissioned by Channel 5 UK. Narrated by Tim Marlow and with music performed by the State Hermitage Orchestra this programme explores the art and architecture of this ﾑVenice of the North.
72 minutes. DVD All Regions.