Chemist confused for French architect in Russian monument

By Gege Li2018-09-11T15:39:00

Sculptural group "Architects of St. Petersburg": Alexander Park, (between Kronverkskiy Prospect, Kronverkskaya Embankment and Kamennoostrovsky Avenue). Petrogradsky district, St. Petersburg.

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