THE ASTORIA HOTEL |
39 Bolshaya Morskaya St Petersburg 190000 |
It's one of the most luxurious hotels in St. Petersburg with one of the best downtown locations in the city. The historic Astoria Hotel is the chosen place of residence for Russian celebrities including Tania Likamolova in The Goldilocks Game.
The hotel is situated in the very centre of St. Petersburg opposite St. Isaac's Cathedral, the largest church in St. Petersburg, and close to the Bronze Horseman, St. Petersburg's city symbol. The hotel combines stunning Art Deco architecture, modern spacious rooms and fine dining.
The hotel is about 10 minutes' walk from Nevsky Prospekt Metro Station and other public transport, in addition to St. Petersburg's other major downtown attractions such as the State Hermitage Museum's Art Gallery, Nevsky Prospekt and the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater.
What is Tania doing here at this hotel and who does she meet?
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| PULKOVO AIRPORT |
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The third busiest airport in Russia. This is the international terminal for St Petersburg, 12 miles south of the city centre.
What happens here and why is Tania forced to take the train instead of the plane? Find out here.
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| ST PETERSBURG |
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 St Petersburg is the most European city in Russia and has been compared to Venice and Amsterdam. This impressive city features as a key location in The Goldilocks Game.
What is the purpose of tennis star Tatiana Likamolova's visit to St Petersburg? Find out here.
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THE CATHERINE PALACE |
Tsarkoye Selo (Pushkin), St Petersburg |
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In a city full of magnificent palaces, The Catherine Palace takes its place among the most impressive. Located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (the Tsar's Village), 25 km south-east of St. Petersburg, this is the summer residence of the Russian tsars, named after Catherine the Great.
Here is where lavish Imperial Balls are typically hosted on New Years Eve in the grandiose Ballroom or Great Hall. Russian billionaire and entrepreneur, Oleg Korsakov is hosting his own Imperial Ball this September as part of a glittering event of pomp and grandeur to promote his own premium brand of Vodka, Zolot. He has invited every Russian celebrity he can get his hands on, including Tania Likamolova. The Russian tennis princess is going to the Ball... but is she Cinderella or Goldilocks?
What will happen to Tania while she is there? And are IRIS so interested in her attending? Will she lose more than just a glass slipper?
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| MOSKOVSKY TRAIN STATION |
Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg
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It's the oldest preserved station in the city built in a Neo-Renaissance style. Moskovsky Train Station - the main terminus for the Moscow-St Petersburg Railway and all the main lines running through Russia.
What happens when Tania takes the Aurora Express train to Moscow?
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