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By Kerry Kubilius, About.com

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Rostral Columns of St. Petersburg

Rostral Columns

Rostral Columns

Dainis Derics © 2005
The twin rostral columns of St. Petersburg have symbolic meaning. They signify Russia's four great rivers - the Volga, Neva, Dnieper, and Volkhov rivers. Once used like lighthouses to help guide ships, their lamps are now sometimes lit on special occasions.

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