English: Book Illustration from the "Voyages and travels, or, Scenes in many lands : with eight hundred and fifty illustrations on wood and steel of views from all parts of the world, comprising mountains, lakes, rivers, palaces, cathedrals, castles, abbeys, and ruins, with original descriptions by the best authors". Edited by Leo de Colange. — Boston E. W. Walkers & Co, 1887.

Artist Alexandre de Bar (1821-1901). Engraving drawn by Hotelin, engraved by Alexandre Hurel.

Alexandrinsky theatre is one of the most famous in St. Petersburg, its repertoire, traditionally consisting of Russian and foreign classics' performances, lately has been replenished by a number of ballets. The famous names of V. Komissarghevskaya, V. Meierhold, B. Freindlich are connected with this theatre. Theatre is located on Ostrovsky square close to the Nevsky prospect; its architectural ensemble created to Carlo Rossi's project, is one of the most beautiful and exquisite St. Petersburg Russian classical style ensembles.