Alternative St. Petersburg found location in real historical locations of the city. The whole series was filmed in St. Petersburg, and in well-known locations. New districts and individual details were added by computer graphics, but the locations are very recognisable.
Alternative Petrograd in the XXI century
In movie
Scene where a student walks along the embankment of Alternative Petrograd in the XXI century
Real
Scene was shot View of the Palace Embankment
St. Petersburg
Revolutionary headquarters
In movie
Scene where Fandorin infiltrates the ranks of a revolutionary group to work undercover
Real
Scene was shot in the courtyard of the Demidov Municipal Estate
St. Petersburg
City estate of the Demidovs
Detective Branch
In movie
Scene where Fandorin returns to duty after being wounded
Real
Scene was shot at the Yusupov palace on the Fontanka.
St. Petersburg
Yusupov Palace on the Fontanka River
Elizabeth House
In movie
Scene where Elizabeth's house in honour of Erastus and Elizabeth's wedding.
Real
Scene was shot in the courtyard of the Bobrinskiy Mansion, where the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences of St. Petersburg State University is now located. You can't get into the territory just like that, but it's easy to look through the fence!
St. Petersburg
Bobrinskie Palace
