Alder bracket mushrooms (Xanthoporia radiata) on a tree in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
 | Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Polypore mushrooms Alder bracket (Xanthoporia radiata) in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Caps of polypore mushrooms Alder bracket (Xanthoporia radiata) on a tree in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Underside of polypore mushrooms Alder bracket (Xanthoporia radiata) in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Спасательная станция № 3, 1 литА, пляж "Дубковский", Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Underside of spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Спасательная станция № 3, 1 литА, пляж "Дубковский", Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Section of spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Спасательная станция № 3, 1 литА, пляж "Дубковский", Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Close-up of Cypress-leaved Plait-moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) with curved (falcate) and inclined capsules on a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Спасательная станция № 3, 1 литА, пляж "Дубковский", Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Cypress-leaved Plait-moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) on bark of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Спасательная станция № 3, 1 литА, пляж "Дубковский", Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Clustered bonnet mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on an oak stump in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Side view of clustered bonnet mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on an oak stump in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Large, overlapping brackets of Dyer's Mazegill mushrooms (Phaeolus schweinitzii) one meter above ground on a large pine in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Greenish-yellow to rusty brown underside of Dyer's Mazegill mushrooms (Phaeolus schweinitzii) from a large pine in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Irregular, angular, and labyrinthine ("maze-like") pores of Dyer's Mazegill mushrooms (Phaeolus schweinitzii) from a large pine in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| Берёзовая аллея, Курорт, Сестрорецк, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197706, Россия |
Church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God near the train station in Sestroretsk. The huge icon of Jesus and the rocket models is part of a distinct chapel and memorial complex dedicated to the Royal Martyrs (Tsar Nicholas II and his family) and the spiritual protection of Russia. The "Face" Facade: The large face is a giant icon of the Savior Not Made by Hands (Spas Nerukotvorny). Below it, the red banner reads "Holy Royal Martyrs, Pray to God for Us", referring to the canonized Romanov family. Community: This church is known for its "Cossack" guard and a very distinct, staunchly monarchist and patriotic atmosphere that differs from typical Russian Orthodox parishes. Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2025
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Church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God near the train station in Sestroretsk. The huge icon of Jesus and the rocket models is part of a distinct chapel and memorial complex dedicated to the Royal Martyrs (Tsar Nicholas II and his family) and the spiritual protection of Russia. The Rockets: The models of space rockets (one clearly marked "VOSTOK") are part of a unique, patriotic, and somewhat eclectic display. The local spiritual community, led by Father Gavriil (Gabriel), is known for combining intense Orthodox devotion with Soviet/Russian patriotic symbols, viewing the country's history (including the space age) through a spiritual lens. This particular "installation" links the idea of "spiritual ascent" with the physical ascent of space exploration, a quirky but sincere local expression of faith. The "Clock Tower": The transparent model tower with clocks is a stylized representation of the Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin. The Kremlin is often associated with state power, and its inclusion here reinforces the church's focus on the spiritual destiny of the Russian state. This is one of the most idiosyncratic religious sites in the St. Petersburg region—a place where Tsarist martyrdom, Orthodox mysticism, and Soviet space achievements are all visually blended together. Russia, October 9, 2025
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An old transformer substation (or similar utility building) in Lanskoy Garden on Sampsonievsky Prospekt near Lanskaya train Station. Its brick walls have effectively become an unofficial community billboard, covered in layers of concert posters (e.g., for the singer Linda). Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| 108 литА, Большой Сампсониевский проспект, Выборгская сторона, округ Светлановское, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 194156, Россия |
An old transformer substation in Lanskoy Garden on Sampsonievsky Prospekt near Lanskaya train Station. This corner can be described as a striking example of urban decay juxtaposed with natural harmony. The scene captures a raw, "wabi-sabi" beauty—an appreciation for things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. The Wall: The brickwork is rough, weathered, and tactile. The peeling paint and chipped bricks tell a story of age and neglect. The layers of torn posters add a "trash collage" effect (reminiscent of décollage art), creating a chaotic, man-made texture that feels gritty and transient. The Ground: In stark contrast, the ground is covered in a soft, organic carpet of fallen maple leaves. This natural texture is random but harmonious, softening the harsh lines of the brick building. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
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An old transformer substation in Lanskoy Garden on Sampsonievsky Prospekt near Lanskaya train Station. This view of its brick wall focuses entirely on the gritty, tactile reality of the city—where every surface is a battleground between human attempts to cover things up (paint, posters) and nature's tendency to strip them back down (peeling, tearing, weathering). Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
| 108 литА, Большой Сампсониевский проспект, Выборгская сторона, округ Светлановское, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 194156, Россия |
