Razlive is a favourite country haunt for Saint Petersburg's inhabitants. Sailing, swimming, fishing and hunting took place in an extensive Razlive Lake that was created by a dam, built across Sestra /Sister/ River. On the coast, there was a big wooden theatre where amateurs performed plays, followed by dancing.

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