Photo
stroll
Spb
Guide & photographer
in Saint-Petersburg
Natalia Dubovik
Tours and photo strolls
I'm a city guide, photographer, teacher, author and owner of Photostroll-spb.com project in St Petersburg.
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I've been showing my beloved city to travelers for over 9 years.
I was born in a town of Cherepovets, lived a year and a half in New Jersey, and moved to Saint Petersburg in 2008.
I graduated A Foreign Languages Institute and completed several courses on history, art, culture, architecture, photography and journalism.
I'm an avid reader of books about Petersburg.
You may see me with English, French, and Russian speaking tourists.
I also teach English & Russian as foreign language, and work with theaters as interpreter.
I'm working on my very own guide book that will include lesser known and unobvious attractions and places to see.
Recently written a cool & fun Russian phrasebook for travellers (French version is coming too!).
I love contemporary French music.
I'm a proud cat owner. My Sophie likes to walk me on a lawn near our home.
Once I've petted a koala, several kangaroos and a wombat - all in one day !
I'm a big hugger. There are people hugged by me in every corner of the world.
I enjoy being the first person you meet here, and showing you around on your first day, giving you plenty of ideas and advice for your solo discoveries. Also have fun taking you on strolls for savvy tourists.
If you've seen everything from the guide book I will know the places to show you: a local "Bermuda triangle" , a massive architectural wonder - the apartment building that takes up the entire block, an anti-cafe in a former mansion or a semi-destroyed church that once was a dance hall. Awe-inspiring memories are guaranteed.
Walking and auto tours
My tours and photostrolls are not boring historic lessons.
I am a story teller that won’t bother you with tons of facts, but rather entertain you with urban legends, interesting stories, and funny jokes. I create vivid images of the years gone by based on historic facts and memoirs of people who lived in the city. You will bring many of these stories back home.
I offer :
- individual walking tours and mini-groups auto/bus tours
- information support and advice before and during your trip if you need it.
I will make your trip safe and stress-free. I understand the hassle to be in a country where you can’t understand the language and can’t even read the street signs. I will guide you through all that with my knowledge and understanding. I speak English and French and offer walking tours in the historic downtown as well as lesser known districts of the city.
for your independent discoveries
Esseintial Russian for easy travelse-book in pdf
Gift certificatesfor tours, pgotostrolls and e-maps
Why Photostroll-Spb
with Natalia?
- to feel safe and comfortable
- to enjoy the city
- not to worry about carrying heavy professional photo equipment with you
- you are alone in St.Petersburg and you need a travel companion and someone to talk to
- to get a feeling of the local culture and way of life
- you travel with family and you want to get great photos all together
- to get a personalized shore photo-excursion if you arrive with the cruise ship
- I can adapt and change any itinerary according to your interests.
I am telling the story of the city and creating a photo chronicle of your travel experience while YOU are having fun and taking home great photos to share with friends and family.
With the help of a guide who is also a professional photographer you will have a great opportunity to find the best picture spots and views of St Petersburg to practice the art of photography if you wish to do so. You will receive a personal tutorship during this workshop when you choose to book one.
Any combination of a tour and a photography is possible - a photo stroll when I take photos of you with the beautiful background of St Petersburg,
or a walking photo workshop to get an upgrade of your photographic skills.
Individual and mini-group photo workshops that include personal photographic tutorship and a light tour along the way (no camera needed, modern phone is enough to take great shots)
Master your photographic skills, discover the city on a comfortable pace during a Walking Photo Workshop.
You'll get customized photography guidance if you come with your own camera or a modern smartphone. I will give you some advice on how to get the best from your camera \ cameraphone and how to take great shotsof the city.
I will adapt our itinerary to include the best picture spots and views of St Petersburg.
Russian Phrasebook for Travelers and Students
Only essentials in a 10-page e-book
Pdf file for you to download and print at home
- Russian alphabet explained easily - you'll be able to read names and signs in the streets!
- basic phrases you'll need during your stay in Russia
- fun tricks to sound like a local
- russian numbers to help you in a cafe or a shop
Fun time in Russia in any weather
Best-kept secrets of the city and personal advice on the hot spots
Professional photos if you choose a photo stroll
All the essential information for your comfortable and safe stay in St. Petersburg (transport, places to eat and party, museums and art galleries)
Insight into that mysterious Russian soul and way of life
A new friend in a new city.
and photo workshops
Saint Petersburg and suburbs
My 1st day in St Peterburg
all you need to know about the city.
main attractions and best views
(3 hours)More infofrom 90 €
A friend for a day
a tour or a photo stroll designed specially for you by a friendly guide.
all the attractions you want to visit plus some less known spots.
(5-7 hours)More infofrom 16 000 rub
Peter and Paul Fortress
the cradle of the city
the island
+ 2 museum visits
(1.5-3 hours hours)More infostarting from 60 €
1
2-3-5 days itinerary
main attractions of St Petersburg
+ Peterhof fountain park
+ museums
(customized individual program)More infostarting from 32 000 rub
for 2 complete days
Boat tour
private boat or yacht with a tour
minimum 1 hourstarting from 6000 rub
+ boat rent
Petrogradsky district:
3 centuries of St. Petersburg300 years of urban history:
from the birthplace of the city to the art-nouveau revenue houses constructed in XX century
(about 2,5 hours)More info soonfrom 8000 rub
Hermitage (Winter palace)
parade interiors and main masterpieces
(from 2,5 hours)More infofrom 8000 rub
Faberge Museum in Naryshkin Palace
Easter chef d'oeuvres and Russian enamels
in Shuvalov Palace
(about 1 hr)More infofrom 6000 rub
1
Model-museum Peter-Aqua
like a time machine that takes you to St petersburg of 18 century
(about 1 hr)More infofrom 2500 rub
Sheremetev Palace \ Museum of music
mansion and palace in the city center
the Fontanka Emb, 34
(1 hr)from 6000 rub
1
Rimsky-Korsakov museum - apartment
very cozy flat of the famous composer
(1 hr)More info soonfrom 2500 rub
