Strolls on Ellachlor Talärn

15.04.2026 Stroll. Polevaya-Sabirovskaya st. and Primorsky ave.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Industrial area after work

This stroll was a bit different from usual, because I’ve decided to walk not through the residential area, or historical attractions. This time my target was a quiet district with lots of factories and workshops. Quiet, probably, only because I’ve arrived after working hours, I’m sure this place is all loud and lively in the middle of the day.😁

Still, it was quite a change to see tired people heading home, or occasional security guard taking a smoke after a long day. Feels relaxing and nostalgic. 😌

Second part of my walk went through the quiet courtyard of the nearby low density residential area. These low story buildings wrap around its inner spaces like castle walls and I totally adore it! Also cats! A whole lot of them!🐈

The stroll finished at Primorskiy avenue and Ushakovskiy bridge. Could’ve walked further to Kamenniy island, but decided to make it another strool altogether.

Overall one of the cozyest walks I’ve ever had! Really like the area around Chyornaya Rechka. Will definitely do more strolls around the area.

Episode 6: Polevaya-Sabirovskaya st. and Primorsky ave.

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At Ushakovskiy bridge and under the overpass just before it.

Stumbled at this mighty bull while walking back home. Isn’t he a beautiful specimen?😁

March 2026 Moscow trip

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0000

About this trip

It was mostly a business trip, but I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to do some kigu activities there. First things first - a walk from Noviy Arbat st. towards Moskva-city, passing by The Government House - a fitting location for a character such a Makima.😁

With a help of my friend N1skhi, we were able to capture another angle, making this walk quite unique, not only because of the location, but also because of POV and atmosphere. Night Moscow has its own charm after all. 😌

And, after finishing this walk, we went back to the hotel to film something extra.😉

Episode 5: Moscow trip. Visiting Moskva-city.

Cyberpunk-esque trailer.

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Around Moskva-city.

Going down to Moscow metro.

Walking past TASS building at Bolshaya Nikitinskaya st. - the largest news agency in Russia.

13.03.2026 Stroll from Rosseti tower

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:01 +0000

About this walk

First time doing a solo walk with Makima. She definitely attracts more attentionn than Ella ever did.😅 Is it because of character popularity? Or just the timing?🤔

Anyways, This was a short test of how would I feel walking by myself in this mask. And the test showed that it’s pretty comfortable.☺️

But I need to bob my head a lot less or it looks weird. And remember to take preview photos. Still, hope you’ll enjoy.😁

Also, the walk didn’t just end with after I got to my destination. Had to visit friends later, and I just went there in kigu. And Stayed late so I had to take a taxi back home. The ride was quite pleasant. definitely a 5⭐

Episode 4: After a business meeting at Rosseti

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Extra: Taxi drive back home

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07.03.2026 Stroll to Lakhta-center

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:01 +0000

About this walk

Took me a bit more time to post this than I’ve anticipated, but here it is!

This walk went kinda hectic, the route I’ve planned for it was way too long, and I got lost and walked circles around the skyscraper for some time, hence why this episode is more than an hour long!

Still, as promised, no editing, just me slowly approaching my goal, while also looking around the streets. The weather was excellent, but it’s got a lot warmer since, so this is the last episode of me wearing this beautiful black dress. Time for a change!

I’d like to mention that I was really nervous listening the ice cracking near the shore, while seeing all those people walking on it. Still, after I’ve done recording the walk itself, I did make it one the ice. Scary but exciting!

Also, cringy dance warning somewhere close to the end of the video. I warned you!😁

Episode 3: Visiting Lakhta-Center

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Extra: Walking on thin ice

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:01 +0000

Where I’ve been

Hey!

It’s been a while since the last post.

There was some activity in my twi and other places, but not here. And that’s not because I’ve grown tired of this place. Just had to do some adjustments. ~~And grind Endfield of course.~~

But! Now it’s the time announce one very exciting thing!

I’m starting to record my, hopefully, weekly walks around the Saint-Petersburg and post them online!

For this I’ve created 2 channels:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Doll-Walks

VK: https://vkvideo.ru/@club236242133

First two episodes are already uploaded!

The basic idea is that I’m just walking around the city and recording it. No talking, no cuts, little to no editing. I enjoy the ambiance of the streets and want to share it with you as it is.

Give it a watch and tell me in the comments how do you feel about it.

I’ll also upload videos here on my website, although I’ll have to limit the resolution to 720p ‘cause my poor server will not handle the full quality. (Youtube and VK will have up to 4K versions)

Hope you’ll enjoy these walks as much as I do!

Episode 1: Walking thought Plesetskaya street

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Episode 2: Savushkina st. and Lipovaya alley

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10.01.2026 Last stroll during 2026 New Year Holidays

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:01 +0000

Catching up with the New Year 2026 at Saint-Petersburg.

With my holiday trip to Moscow I nearly missed the celebrations at Saint-Petersburg! And, luckily for me, there is an Old New Year that will be my excuse to tell you all about my quick walk there!😁

I pulled out Hikarinaka and StarryWolf to take a short trip to the Rostral Columns at Vasilyevsky island. We planned to meet up at Sportivnaya metro-station and take a walk from, there.

Everything went awry from the very beginning! I wanted to take Shimakaze for her first outside adventure. Big mistake! She has very small slits for vision (I know I still haven’t written a post about her! I’ll do this, eventually! Pinky promise!). For some reason right after I walked outside, the right eye shifted upwards slightly and covered the slit, so I left with only one tiny hole to see what the hell is going on around me. Add strong winter winds ruffling my hair before my face, and my trip to the closes metro-station was done basically blind and by memory alone!🙈 Honestly, I was this close to call quits and turn around.😣 But, after going inside the station and adjusting the eye a bit, I was able to see somewhat properly. Wolfie was the real MVP of this trip, holding me all the time so that I can navigate the world around me.🥇❤️

The second hit was quite unexpected. For some reason we opted out to walk from Admiralteyskaya metro-station instead. And you know what this meant? Right! A massive fucking crowd!😱 How we got out of it? I have no idea! It was a blur! Hika went forward, Wolfie pulled me behind them, I just moved my feet and held their hand like my life depended on it! It was pure chaos!😨

Finally, we stumbled into Aleksandrovsky garden. And oh, what a difference a night makes!🎇 I’ve been here just about a month ago, with all the decorations already present, but during the day. During the day the garden was quiet and empty.

Aleksandrovsky garden at night

Now, it was magical.✨

All those shimmering lights and garlands that I saw during the day, came to life, casting long shadows and painting everything in shades of gold, blue, and green. We spent about 20 minutes there, posing amongst the glitter. Of course, the moment I tried to get a decent picture, a horde of kids would rush past me, their parents chasing after them, nearly trampling us in the process. One kid literally tried to steal my glove! Usually I don’t mind kids being curious, but there is a limit. And stealing is it.🤬

Crossing the Dvortsovy bridge

After this, we moved towards the Vasilyevsky island through the Dvortsovy bridge. The wind… dear lord, the wind was just freezing cold!🥶 I really overestimated the thickness of my clothes! Though, to have an excuse, I wasn’t planning to walk across Neva-river! It was beautiful though, seeing the light decorations from both sides of the bridge, with the dark water of the Neva below.

Reaching Vasilyevsky, we finally saw the main attraction: the Rostral Columns. And right next to them, a giant Christmas tree.🎄 It was a classic Saint-Petersburg sight – all decked out with lights, standing tall against the dark winter sky.

Vasilyevsky island and Appulse

But the real treasure was the art exhibition right there on the plaza: “Appulse”. Or as we call it: “Parade of planets”.🌍

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Imagine walking through a mini-solar system. Massive, spherical structures representing planets, lit up from the inside. People were everywhere, laughing and posing. We had to get in on it. By the way, just look at those realistic “ice caps” on the poles! Me being an astronomy nerd (who knew?), I pointed it out.🧊

And Hika insisted that this big, blue, striped planet was Uranus. It was Neptune, Hika! Neptune!😏

Then there was the Sun. A brilliant red and yellow orb. For some reason my hair went wild in that shot, blown straight back from my face. Must be solar wind!☀️💨

Next stop was Earth. I had to try lifting the whole thing. “This whole planet is now MINE!” I declared. “Behold, your new kigu overlord!".😈 Of course it was too heavy for me, so I fell onto the snow below me with a comical plop! Wolfie had to help me up, laughing his ass off. The picture turned out to be hilarious. I love it!😅

We ended our planetary adventure by the Christmas tree, of course. Had to make a proper one, even though the holidays are almost over. A final pose under the lights to end a night of pure, chaotic fun. It was cold, it was windy, it was full of people, and it was perfect. 🤗

2026 is officially underway, and this walk? It was just the beginning. There are a thousand more streets to explore, a million more stories waiting to be told.

Let’s go find them.

And you, you’re invited. Keep watching my blog. More walks are coming soon.

13.12.2025 Stroll through the Saint-Petersburg

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

First post about my occasional public outings. Not sure about the format yet, but hey, need to start somewhere! I’ll write about a trip I had few weeks ago. A walk around Saint-Petersburg during a rare winter sun. Let me tell you about it.

Saint-Petersburg in a Winter’s Light

The city woke up under a strange spell. Sun, for a change. In Saint-Petersburg, that’s like winning the lottery. The usual grey blanket was gone, replaced by a warm, golden glow. And for a girl like me, who lives her life mostly behind closed doors… that was a sign.

So, I slipped into my freshly made black velvet dress, because I am nothing if not classic.🖤 A beret to hide my ears.👒 And a pair of comfy boots that can handle any amount of slush.👠 Perfect for a stroll when you want to feel elegant and beautiful, but to attract too much attention.💅

In hindsight, it was not the wisest decision on my part. When taking photos, it was either me too dark, or everything else too bright. And the videos… ugh. My phone is a potato, okay! I’m planning to improve it soon, but for now… I won’t complain! It’s a memory.

My journey began from Admiralteyskaya metro station, near the start of Nevsky Prospekt. I was going to go through the Aleksandrovsky garden, past the Admiralty, and towards the Bronze Horseman. But, seeing that there was not a lot of people on the streets, I decided to visit Palace Square. I already visited it in kigu during the night, but in a broad daylight it is a totally different beast.

And it was breathtaking.💎

Palace Square was in lazy preparations for the upcoming holidays and was not fenced out yet (lucky!). Workers were installing city’s main Christmas Tree. It was hard to see it at that moment, but I’ve heard it looked like total trash! And that’s after the fact that St. Pete spent like 3 times the money on New Year decorations than Moscow! Yep, let’s not talk about it.🥲

Admiralty and Bronze Horseman

Returning back on track, it was actually the first time I went to the Aleksandrovsky garden at all! Well, at least by my own volition. It is a very pleasant place. Nice pathways, lots of fountains (turned off, by embellished with lights and decorations). Very clean, actually, for such a tourist spot. And the Admiralty! I’m not a navy nerd by any means, but all my life I was associated with navy, one way or another. It feels like home, somehow. 🥺

At the gates a couple of soldiers (?) were moving boxes around. We’ve got cute little exchange when they waved to me. I just waved back at them, but I’m sure they received at least a little bit of a surprise seeing a doll walking through the garden!😄

Next was the Bronze Horseman. A must-visit for every tourist. A symbol of the city, and for me… well, let’s say it holds a certain power. Standing before it, you feel the weight of history. The strength, the endurance, the stubborn will of this city. It’s a monument to a man who built his city with iron will and sacrificed everything for it.

Despite being in the middle of the city, it’s kind of tucked away from the tourists walking streets. You have this grand statue, this powerful figure, and just… childrens playground behind it. It’s so bizarre! But so cool. It feels like it’s guarding the city not from enemies, but from the chaos of daily life. I took my time, stood there, and just soaked it in. It’s a place that deserves silence, respect, and maybe a little bit of admiration. A piece of history standing firm against the tide.🫡

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Isaakievskiy Cathedral and Plaza

And from the Bronze Horseman, the path continued towards another monumental landmark: Isaakievskiy Cathedral. Or, as the locals call it, “Isaki”. The main plaza in front of it was turned into a magical wonderland for the upcoming New Year festivities.

Let me tell you, they are putting in a LOT of effort.😊

The plaza was a forest of glitter and green. Giant Christmas trees, their branches heavy with lights and tinsel. There were shimmering arches, light poles wrapped in sparkling decorations, and other fancy stuff. I walked around the main square, just admiring the spectacle. It was quiet, too. Mostly families were there, so it felt more peaceful and less… crowded. It was fun to see the city decked out for a holiday that isn’t really mine, but I can certainly appreciate the artistry of it all! The sheer volume of decoration is staggering.🎄

In the middle of this festive chaos stands the statue of Nikolay I, on his horse, facing the canal. He looks stoic and powerful, watching over everything.

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Lesser streets

My initial plan was to head to the Mariinsky Theatre. I love the look of that building, and the idea of wandering the streets around it was enticing. But… I have to admit it. While I really like the looks of my dress, it is actually quite heavy, and my shoulders a started to get sore. Also, those velvet shoes, while pretty, aren’t exactly designed for hours of walking. They are more for standing around looking pretty, you see. My feet started to protest.😫

And honestly? The stroll itself was already enough. It wasn’t a race. It was a leisurely walk on a beautiful, rare day. I had no rush to be anywhere, and the city was just giving me one beautiful scene after another. Why ruin a perfect day by forcing it?😌

So, I turned around and made my way toward the Sennaya Ploshchad metro station. On my way, I passed the Griboyedov Canal. The water was a deep, dark blue, reflecting the winter sky and the city’s architecture. It’s always a sight. And I also saw a horse-drawn carriage slowly passing me on the street like it a norm. Because in this city it is! And navigating throught the narrow alleys and side-streets of Saint-Pete, it feels like traveling back in time. It is truly magnificent!🖤

I ended up stopping by the canalside to film the reflections. It’s a simple thing, but sometimes the best shots are the ones you least expect.

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By the time I reached the station, I was pleasantly exhausted. The whole trip felt like a dream. A rare moment of sunshine in the dead of winter, a city transformed into a storybook scene, and all of it, just for me. It wasn’t a grand adventure. It wasn’t about seeing every single attraction. It was just… a perfect, sunny winter day in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. And it was mine. I’ll definitely do it again sometimes. Hopefully during the holidays. I wanna see all the New Year lights shine together. That would be something special to behold! ✨

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Strolls on Ellachlor Talärn

15.04.2026 Stroll. Polevaya-Sabirovskaya st. and Primorsky ave.

Industrial area after work

Episode 6: Polevaya-Sabirovskaya st. and Primorsky ave.

Extra: A couple of photos

March 2026 Moscow trip

About this trip

Episode 5: Moscow trip. Visiting Moskva-city.

Extra: A couple of photos

13.03.2026 Stroll from Rosseti tower

About this walk

Episode 4: After a business meeting at Rosseti

Extra: I’ll be watching you

Extra: Taxi drive back home

Extra: A couple of photos

07.03.2026 Stroll to Lakhta-center

About this walk

Episode 3: Visiting Lakhta-Center

Extra: Walking on thin ice

Extra: photos

Doll Walks channel

Where I’ve been

A channel to record and share my strolls

Episode 1: Walking thought Plesetskaya street

Episode 2: Savushkina st. and Lipovaya alley

10.01.2026 Last stroll during 2026 New Year Holidays

Catching up with the New Year 2026 at Saint-Petersburg.

Aleksandrovsky garden at night

Crossing the Dvortsovy bridge

Vasilyevsky island and Appulse

13.12.2025 Stroll through the Saint-Petersburg

Saint-Petersburg in a Winter’s Light

Admiralty and Bronze Horseman

Isaakievskiy Cathedral and Plaza

Lesser streets