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August 23-28, 2008
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Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 on the delta of the Neva river, where it enters the gulf of Finland, St.Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire from 1712 to 1917. During that time the city was the scene of many remarquable historical events. In 1918 it lost its capital status to Moscow. It is the largest seaport in Russia and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. With its 600 bridges over the Neva river it is called the 'Venice of the North'.
An illustrated history of St.Petersburg
can be found at the following web site:
http://www.saint-petersburg.com/history/index.asp
and a virtual tour of the city at:
http://www.saint-petersburg.com/virtual-tour/index.asp
Details of St.Petersburg's most famous
museum, the Hermitage, are given at:
http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/
St.Petersburg is also one of the largest and most important scientific and cultural centers in Russia. Basic research in chemistry and physics is traditionally centred at institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) and universities. The St.Petersburg RAS consists of more than ten institutions that carry out research in all areas of chemistry and physics. The Ioffe Institute is the largest of them, gathering researches in atomic and molecular physics, plasma physics, nano-hetero-structure materials, solid-state physics, semiconductors, electronics, etc.
Ioffe Institute: http://www.ioffe.rssi.ru
MOLEC-XVII Social Program:
During the conference we plan two general excursions:
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Bus sightseeing tour through the downtown St.Petersburg, covering major historical and architectural sightseeing's: magnificent ensembles of Palace square, Senate square, Vassilievsky island, Smolny and St.Isaac cathedrals, "Aurora" cruiser and more. |
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Guided excursion to the Hermitage museum - the worldwide renowned collection of fine art masterpieces, accommodated in luxurious interiors of a complex of 5 brilliant palaces of former Imperial residence, commonly known as "Winter palace". |
Expecting many accompanying persons, we also plan to organize the Ladies' Program (optional) in August during four working days of the conference. It will include:
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Bus sightseeing tour "Origin of the North Capital of Russia" in the center of St.Petersburg, incl. Peter&Paul Fortress, First house of tsar Peter the Great, Summer gardens and more. A combination of beautiful sights with an exciting story of 300 troublesome years of Russian royal dynasty |
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Walking excursion to the Catherine's palace of Tsarskoe Selo (Pushkin) - a masterpiece of baroque style and the witness of work and life of Catherine II, boldest female ruler of the great empire. A short walk in a picturesque park full of amusing pavilions, monuments etc. |
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Guided excursion through the elegant interiors of Pavlovsk palace - former summer residence of emperor Paul and then of his widow - followed by a short walk in a picturesque park. Experience the stylish "private" life of Russian sovereigns in 1800s. |
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Guided excursion in the parks of Peterhof - "capital of Russian fountains" - designed by tsar Peter the Great on the Baltic sea shore as a symbol of Russia's newly obtained glory over waters. 18th century's park full of sculpture and various pavilions over still and running water, sparkling fountains and shining sea surface will provide you really unforgettable impression. |
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