Old Petersburg. Pylyaev M.I.

Mikhail Ivanovich Pylyaev (1842-1899)-Russian writer, local historian and journalist.

The book “Old Petersburg” is devoted to the history and appearance of the Northern capital in the 19th century. The author talks in detail about the buildings and parks of St. Petersburg, about the people who lived and worked here, outstanding events that occurred in the city on the Neva. Pylyaev collected interesting facts, memories of old -timers, information from private archives and books. The book will be interesting to everyone who is fond of the history of St. Petersburg, art and architecture.