If anyone is interested in old photographs of St Petersburg, (and Russia in general), I have found a wonderful site called Empire and Empathy.org. Some incredible photos of the Winter Palace, before the railing was removed. Also intertesting views of the side of the building where the Imperial Family apartments were. The little balcony off the corner room is there, also the radio tower and so many trees. Looked better then than now, I think.
Kindest regards and blessings for 2013
Brassov.