The Hermitage is one of the world's largest museums. It is located in Saint Petersburg. It consists of 5 buildings. The museum's collection houses about 3 million different works of art.From the very beginning the Hermitage was Catherine's II private collection of paintings, but in the time of Nicholas I the Hermitage opened for general public. This happened in 1852.
Эрмитаж является одним из крупнейших музеев мира. Он расположен в Санкт-Петербурге. Он состоит из 5 зданий. Коллекция музея насчитывает около 3 млн. произведений искусства.
С самого начала Эрмитажа Частная коллекция Екатерины II в живописи, но во времена Николая I Эрмитаж был открыт для широкой публики. Это произошло в 1852 году
I am very glad to hear from you again. I have not written to you for ages, sorry. Here I am in Finland . The weather here is snow and windy. You wouldn't believe, but yesterday I went to an exhibition of photographs in the museum. I always wanted to visit this exhibition, because I wanted to get acquainted with the works of famous photographers. You know that I am fond of photography and I want to do it professionally, so I really liked the exhibition.
It’s all for me for today. I have to go to the swimming pool now.
Write soon.
I am always pleased with your letters.
Best regards to your family and friends.
Yours,
Nick