An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

This effigy of Peter the Great is greatly disproportionate.

This memorial complex contains several mass graves for victims of the Siege of Leningrad.

One of the most well-preserved mammoth specimens in the world.

Perhaps the tiniest sculpture in Saint Petersburg is a little bronze finch inspired by a song.

A scale model of Russia so big visitors are offered binoculars to rent so they can see the whole thing.

A city block packed with whimsical sculptures that seem to be plucked from a tiled fantasy world.

Once frequented by heavyweights of the Russian arts scene, this café is stuck in the 1800s.

This Russian museum stresses the importance of keeping clean and even holds one of Pavlov's dogs.

The past, present, and future of Russia's signature alcohol is remembered in the world's only museum dedicated to the starchy spirit.

The oldest museum in Russia is home to a fascinating collection of nearly two million anthropological artifacts and anatomical curiosities.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

A small and surprising passageway in Saint Petersburg devoted to the Beatles.

This South London cemetery holds the remains of more than 15,000 people.