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	Strelna
		Strelna, one of the oldest suburbs of Saint Petersburg, is situated 19 km from the town, on the south shore of the Finnish Gulf.
		The revival of the Strelna palace and park ensemble happened at the beginning of the 19th century when the Emperor Paul I presented it to his son, Grand Prince Konstantin.
		In 1847 Strelna became a summer residence of another Grand Prince Konstantin, the son of Nicholas I, and since then the palace and the park were officially called Konstantinovsky.
	www.saint-petersburg-hotels.com /strelna.htm (588 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		Petersburg and Peterhof, Russia, and overlooking the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
		Formerly a Swedish chancellor's estate, Strelna was chosen by Peter the Great as a place for his future summer residence in 1714.
		In 1797, Strelna was granted to Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich and his wife Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna (aunt of Queen Victoria).
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Constantine_Palace (746 words)

	Omnipelagos.com ~ article "Strelna" (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Petersburg; and Peterhof, Russia, and overlooking the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
		Formerly a Swedish chancellor's estate, Strelna was chosen by Peter the Great as a place for his future summer residence in 1714.
		In 1797, Strelna was granted to Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich and his wife Anna Feodorovna (aunt of Queen Victoria).
	www.omnipelagos.com /entry?n=strelna (743 words)

	Love in tour - Strelna
		Nowadays Strelna is a luxurious architectural complex comprising Constantinovsky Palace and a number of richly decorated cottages bearing the names of the Russian cities called "The Consular Village".
		Initially Strelna was one of the ancient settlements on the Southern shore of the Gulf of Finland populated by Russians and Finns at the times of Great Novgorod and the Russian and Swedes had been fighting for this land for centuries with varying success until in 1617 the area was finally captured by Sweden.
		Although the tsar planned Strelna to be the main naval residence and the prominent architects - Leblon and Rastrelli worked out the project of the future edifice, only a modest wooden palace was constructed here in the beginning of the 18th century.
	www.loveintour.com /index.php?page=730&printview=1 (311 words)

	Strelna - Definition, explanation
		Strelna (Russian: Стрельна) is a historic village situated about halfway between Saint Petersburg and Peterhof and overlooking the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
		In 1718, a temporary wooden palace was constructed in Strelna.
		In 1797 Strelna was granted to Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich and his wife Anna Feodorovna (aunt of Queen Victoria).
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/s/st/strelna.php (628 words)

	Strelna. Grand Duke Konstantin's sons - owners of Strelna - Peterhof - TicketsOfRUSSIA.ru
		In 1807 the French woman Josephine Frederix lived in the Strelna Palace together with Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich and in 1808 a son, Pavel Alexandrov, was born to them.
		Alexandra, Lanskoi's daughter born a year after the wedding, was baptized in the same church at Strelna, in the presence of Emperor Nicholas I, who wished to be her godfather.
		A versatile personality, the grand duke had a good command of European languages, he liked to read, had an interest in the achievements of science, the theatre, literature and music; he played various instruments and was known as a clever, well educated and extremely energetic man with his own opinion.
	www.ticketsofrussia.ru /peterhof/museums/strelny/ind1.html (1451 words)

	Strelna — Palace of Congresses — Konstantinovsky Palace Ensemble:
		Strelna — Palace of Congresses — Konstantinovsky Palace Ensemble:
		Strelna - Palace of Congresses - Konstantinovsky Palace Ensemble
		The Palace of Congresses lives and the important issues are discussed in its Marble Hall and the Pavilion of Negotiations, the modern communication facilities work and guests from all points of the world are invited.
	www.strelna.ru /en (628 words)

	Saint Petersburg English Newspaper - Neva News - Konstantin Palace (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Peter the Great’s intention to establish “the Russian Versailles” in Strelna as a di plomatic “window on Europe” was implemented in the XXI century.
		In 1797 the Strelna Palace became the property of Konstantin, the son of Tsar Paul I. Under the guidance of architects Vilster and Voronikhin, the Palace was reconstructed and adapted to serve as the Grand Prince’s residence.
		After the protracted planning and construction of the Strelna ensemble, it was decided to return the interiors to the style of the nineteenth century - a significant phase in the complex reconstruction of the Konstantin Palace.
	www.nevanews.com /index.php?id_article=15§ion=2 (1658 words)

	Strelna. Suburbs of Saint-Petersburg, Russia: palace, park, history (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The history of the Constantine Palace and the palace and park ensemble of the town of Strelna, from its construction to present time, was full of difficulties and tragic events.
		The construction of the palace and park ensemble of Strelna began in 1715.
		To implement the plans of her father, the Empress ordered to continue the construction works in the 1750s and appointed the architect Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli to be in charge of the construction works.
	www.spbcity.info /eng/statiy/strelna.htm (982 words)

	hotels.com-Strelna: hoteles,Strelna: reservas de hotel online,hoteles en Strelna
		Hotel en Strelna: The Mercure Hotel Newa Dresden is housed in a modern 14-storey glass-fronted block, and is located in the centre of the lively city of Dresden,...
		Hotel en Strelna: The Ramada Hotel Dresden is a modern property with white semi-circular façade located five kilometres from the centre of Dresden and its historic...
		Hotel en Strelna: The Schloss Hotel Dresden Pillnitz is located on the grounds of the baroque palace, Castle Pillnitz, former residence of the kings of Saxony by the...
	espana.hotels.com /hotel-republica-checa/hotel-strelna (829 words)

	hotels.com - Strelna hoteller, Strelna hotell online, hoteller i Strelna
		Finn riktig overnatting for deg i Strelna og bestill i dag.
		Hotell Strelna: Opened in 1997, the Park Plaza Dresden Hotel is an extension of a restored 1891 ballroom and is three kilometers from the centre of Dresden.
		Hotell Strelna: The Schloss Hotel Dresden Pillnitz is located on the grounds of the baroque palace, Castle Pillnitz, former residence of the kings of Saxony by the...
	www.hotell.com /hotell-tsjekkia/hotell-strelna (733 words)

	The State Hermitage Museum: Collection Highlights
		The palace and park ensemble at Strelna was founded in 1715.
		Following the death of Konstantin Pavlovich, Emperor Nicholas I gave the Strelna estate to his own son, Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich, who undertook another reconstruction of the palace and park ensemble.
		In accordance with a project drawn up by the architect Andrei Ivanovich Stakenschneider, the central rooms of the palace were redecorated and were given the names Marble and Blue Halls.
	www.hermitagemuseum.org /html_En/03/hm3_14.html (466 words)

	Strelna, Russian Fed Europe Cheap Hotels Motels - hotel and motel rooms and reservations available in Strelna, Russian ...
		Strelna Russian Fed Europe is a great place to visit.
		European Russia stretches from the borders of the states of Belarus and Ukraine to the Ural mountains, over 1000km east of Moscow; even without the rest of the Russian Federation, it constitutes by far the largest country in Europe.
		Click on a hotel or motel name from the list of hotels and motels available in Strelna, Russian Fed Europe to find hotel and motel reservations that are available at this location.
	www.eztrip.com /Strelna/STRELNA_RU_INTL.html (353 words)

	Grand Duke Konstantin's sons - owners of Strelna : The Strelna (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1807 the French woman Josephine Frederix lived in the Strelna Palace together with Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich and in 1808 a son, Pavel Alexandrov, was born to them.
		Alexandra, Lanskoi's daughter born a year after the wedding, was baptized in the same church at Strelna, in the presence of Emperor Nicholas I, who wished to be her godfather.
		A versatile personality, the grand duke had a good command of European languages, he liked to read, had an interest in the achievements of science, the theatre, literature and music; he played various instruments and was known as a clever, well educated and extremely energetic man with his own opinion.
	www.peterhof.org /english/museums/strelny/ind1.html (1402 words)

	Sightseeing in Saint Petersburg
		Its construction was of state significance and the palace and park ensemble was regularly enriched with new edifices created by the best architects of that time.
		Inspired by the picturesque surroundings of Strelna, Peter the Great conceived the creation of an estate that was to surpass in its splendor the best residences of European monarchs.
		The tsar planned Strelna to be the main naval residence and wanted to erect a magnificent palace, arrange beautiful cascades and grottos, and lay out a wonderful park.
	www.saint-petersburg-hotels.com /sights.htm (1088 words)

	"Wandering Camera" - Notes about St.Petersburg and it's suburbs
		The first park in Strelna was set up during the Peter I’s reign in 1707 and included a wooden palace, a garden and a couple of fountains – all still in existence and located a kilometer away to the left.
		In 1714-1715, a large regular park was started on this particular place, also with fountains – for which purpose the Strelka river was crossed with a dam, resulting in the Orloff pond across the today’s Peterhof road.
		During the same year all Strelna works were handed over to the architect J.-B. Leblond.
	enlight.ru /camera/280/index_e.html (1138 words)

	By 2003 Strelna will be renewed / St.Petersburg city news / Petersburg CITY / Guide to St. Petersburg, Russia
		The museum will appear in the summer residence of the famous Russian ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaya, which is situated in Strelna palace and park complex.
		At present the residence requires restoration, but it will be finished by the 300th anniversary of the North Capital.
		Also a museum exposition telling us about the history of Strelna palace and park complex will be arranged in the Konstantinovsky Palace, which in 2003 becomes the “Congress Palace” – a place for conferences and forums.
	www.petersburgcity.com /news/city/2002/03/19/strelna (159 words)

	Bush and Putin clash in talks on eve of G8 - World - smh.com.au
		Bare-knuckle buddies … the US President, George Bush, and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, meet at the Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna yesterday.
		THE US and Russian presidents, George Bush and Vladimir Putin, have committed their nations to co-operate in fighting potential nuclear terrorism, as they struggled to demonstrate that they could move beyond thorny differences over democracy in Russia.
		Bare-knuckle buddies and#133; the US President, George Bush, and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, meet at the Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna yesterday.
	www.smh.com.au /news/world/bush-and-putin-clash-in-talks-on-eve-of-g8/2006/07/16/1152988415106.html (868 words)

	Стратегия будущего » G8 Summit in Strelna and the possibilities of a new global politics (Site not responding. Last check: )
		G8 Summit in Strelna and the possibilities of a new global politics
		If the subsequent summits ruin this tradition, that was put in pledge during the Summit in Strelna that will lead to the G8 degradation and the closure of some possibilities for the humankind to overcome biosphere-ecological and social crisis that occurred in the end of the 20th century.
		That gives the possibilities for the UN officialdom subordinated to the governments of the UN member-states and primarily to the high-end group of states - enlarged G8 –to work in behalf of the whole humankind more effectively, rather than the Organization of United Nations did it in the past.
	safety.spbstu.ru /IAMC/index.php?p=660 (3566 words)

	Strelna – Music at Last.fm
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	STRELNA HOTELS CHEAP - COMPLETE DETAILS FOR DISCOUNT HOTELS IN STRELNA - ONLINE RESERVATIONS (Site not responding. Last check: )
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	Strelna
		During this tour we offer you to visit the famous Palace of Congresses (Konstantinovsky Palace) in Strelna.
		Strelna estate is one of the oldest suburbs of Saint Petersburg, which is situated just 19 km from the city.
		A selection of Russian tours to take as they are or adjust to your needs.
	www.firebirdtravel.com /Russia_Travel.php?Tourid=20 (108 words)

	Strelna. The Dining Room - Peterhof - TicketsOfRUSSIA.ru
		To the accompaniment of French horn, trumpets and kettledrum, the yacht of Admiral Apraxin was heading the group at full speed, followed by a boat with Peter the Great and his family.
		n 16 June 1720 the wooden Strelna palace became the venue for a formal dinner in honour of the Polish ambassador Chomentowski who came with his suite to celebrate the foundation of the stone palace at Strelna.
		he descendants of Peter the Great, on coming to Strelna for hunting or a walk, would stay in the wooden palace and dine there or might have a snack in the garden, under trees, eating cold dishes and drinking tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
	www.ticketsofrussia.com /peterhof/museums/strelny/ind5.html (818 words)

	Petersburg CITY / Guide to St. Petersburg, Russia / Print version (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Since June 2000, the historical and artistic museum is open here which is now the main information center on Strelna history.
		Permanent exposition introduces "The History of the Palace, Strelna, and its owners.
		How to get there: Suburban trains from Baltic Station terminal to the Strelna station (30 km from S.Petersburg, tnp time 25 min.); taxi-buses #300, #348 from "Prospect Veteranov" metro station, #T4 from "Baltiyskaja" metro station, #103, #224 from "Leninsky prospect" metro station.
	www.petersburgcity.com /for-tourists/environs/strelna/print.phtml (149 words)

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	Strelna RU Hotels and Motels - Cheap and Luxury Hotels Strelna Russia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Most of the hotels listed in Strelna offer discounts of up to 40% on reservations for accommodation booked on-line.
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	petersburg.aktuell.RU - G8-Gipfel Petersburg: Strelna ab heute abgeriegelt
		Wird weiträumig und gründlich abgeriegelt: Der Kongress-Palast in Strelna (foto: ld/rufo)
		Konkret ist die Sankt-Peterburgskoje Chaussee zwischen dem Prospekt Budjonnogo und der Frontowaja uliza in Strelna für den Durchgangsverkehr blockiert.
		Bei den Vorortzügen in Richtung Peterhof ist in den Gipfeltagen ebenfalls mit Fahrplanänderungen zu rechnen.
	www.aktuell.ru /petersburg/stadtnews/g8_gipfel_petersburg_strelna_ab_heute_abgeriegelt_954.html (601 words)

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