Sunny day at a Russian park resort with wildlife and sculptures

Sunset evening along Saint Petersburg's Gulf of Finland waterfront

Autumn forest and garden morning at a Russian dacha

Flowers, pine forest, and deck details in rural Arfa, Russia

Late summer afternoon along Saint Petersburg's island parks and riverbanks

A Quiet Woodland Sanctuary Hidden Deep in the Russian Forest

Tucked away in Arfa, a beautifully designed wooden boardwalk leads to a secluded deck, offering the ultimate escape into nature.

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Sun-dappled forest morning in Arfa, Russia, with flowers and food

Busy amusement park in Saint Petersburg, rides in full swing

Late summer park visit in Beloostrov, flowers and foliage in transition

The Striking Tibetan Architecture of Saint Petersburg

A look at the Datsan Gunzechoinei, a historic Buddhist temple bringing vibrant Tibetan design to the northern Russian landscape.

Late summer afternoon at a Russian dacha, gardens and forest

Deck, forest, and flowers at a pine-surrounded property in Arfa

Late summer morning at a forested garden property in Arfa, Russia

Quiet forest retreat: deck, wildflowers, and a morning meal

Pine forest deck and flowers in Arfa, Russia

Dense pine forest and overgrown garden, multiple angles, Russia

Late summer morning at a Russian dacha garden in Arfa

Morning in a Russian forest: pines, boardwalks, roses, and mushrooms

Afternoon at a Komarovo park: fountains, sculptures, and a petting zoo

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Autumn morning at a forested Arfa property, flowers and pine canopy

Rainy morning at a Russian forest dacha, food and flowers

Late summer nature walk around Arfa, Russia's forests and gardens

Quiet morning in a Russian pine forest, inside and out

Forest canopies, garden flowers, and fungi in rural Russia

Pine forest canopy shots and rose close-ups in rural Russia

Autumn forest walk near St. Petersburg, skies and seasonal foliage

Rides, quirky statues, and a carousel at a Saint Petersburg amusement park

Early morning in a Russian forest: pines, fungi, and dew-covered flowers

Forest walk in Sestroretsk: mushrooms, pine canopy, dirt paths

Campfire burning on a forest deck, surrounded by pine and birch.

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Golden hour on a pine forest deck in Arfa, Russia

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Pine forest deck retreat with botanicals and indoor odds and ends

Amusement park and fountain grounds, Saint Petersburg, September afternoon

Forest canopy views and cabin-side details in rural Russia

Forest dacha in Arfa: decks, dogs, and fresh-cut roses

Rainy autumn morning at a wooded dacha garden in Arfa

Late-season garden in Arfa after the rain

Summer morning at a Russian forest dacha, flowers and pines