In a small group, you will walk along Nevsky Prospect, immersing yourself in the history of literary St. Petersburg. The guide will tell you about the development of the book trade, memorable places, and merchant dynasties that made a significant contribution to the culture of reading. St. Petersburg of the 18th-19th centuries was an era when literary salons were born, books became a popular commodity, and writers began to receive royalties. You will visit places that hold the memory of the city's past and discover the names of people who influenced the development of the book business. You will learn: where Solomon Wolf and Tobias Branger started their business; when the first edition of "Panorama of Nevsky Prospect" by Vasily Sadovnikov went on sale; who were called "khodebshchiks"; in which house lived the founder of the famous Yeliseyev dynasty; who was the first in Russian history to pay royalties to authors. The duration of the program is 1.5 hours. A 5% discount on the excursion is available with the promo code KudaGo.* The number of places is limited, please check availability and register in advance. To find out more details, click the button "Sign up for the excursion". *The promo code can be entered in the comments field when booking on the organizer's website or mentioned to the manager when booking by phone. For detailed conditions of the promotion, its terms, and procedures, please check with the organizers.