Monday, 29 May 1978
Fine, warm
City tour. Much of it around our hotel area.
Afternoon to Peter’s Palace. Many fountains. Old summer house, damaged by Nazi’s has been restored. Heavy day.
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Peters Palace looking across front
Visited Birioska and bought tonic water.
Dropped and broke my glasses.
Evening Russian meal £10. Black caviar, selection of 4 cold meats and fish. Pancakes, red caviar and cream. Steak and onions & chips. Meringue ice cream cake. Carafe of Vodka, 2 bottles of still wine (E. nice/J. vinegary) and 4 bottles of champagne.
Russian orchestra of 8 – very good. 2 singers – tenor and contralto excellent. Russian songs and Italian songs. Very well staged and audience enjoyed the show immensely.