Historian's lecture: "Masonic Petersburg of the 19th century: secret societies, symbols, and myths"

"Masonic Petersburg of the 19th century: secret societies, symbols, and myths" — the history of Masonic lodges, their symbolism, their influence on Petersburg, and the legends that still shroud the city.

ACADEMIA Shuvaloff Bar-Restaurant invites guests to historical dinners in the mansion's hall. The evening combines signature cuisine and a lecture on the history of Saint Petersburg, letting you dine in the atmosphere of a true 19th-century aristocratic salon.

The gatherings are hosted by Anna Alekseevna — Keeper of the Shuvalov archive. According to the mansion's legend, she studies the count family's archive and shares discovered stories about the life of the Petersburg aristocracy, the city's architecture, and the social traditions of centuries past.

For guests staying at ACADEMIA collection hotels, attendance is free of charge.