Hi, happy steemit people! In our city there is an amazing place. On one of the city squares stands an amazing building. This is St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Today it is one of the highest dome structures in the world. Its history began several centuries ago and its original version looked completely different. After a time, it was decided to rebuild the Cathedral so that it could match the ceremonial buildings of the center of St. Petersburg. A competition was announced for the best project and it was decided to approve the sketches of the young French architect Auguste Montferrand.
This construction lasted for forty years. A lot of effort, money and many different specialists were involved. But, if we consider that in those days the technology in the construction were undeveloped and there was no appropriate equipment and devices, when all the work on its construction was completed - the result exceeded all expectations. 43 rocks of valuable minerals were used in the construction. The huge dome was made of metal but its gilding took a hundred kilograms of pure gold.
The interior of the Cathedral - it is generally a separate topic and it is simply striking in its splendor. I during my stay here on Steemit showed some photos told here about it.
I even went to the top of the spiral staircase, to the colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral to show You a bird's-eye view of the city. Now it is an active Orthodox Church and at the same time a Museum-monument, open to all comers. But this is just my backstory...I have always admired this huge dome of the Cathedral, which looks especially beautiful and majestic in the bright rays of the sun.
We walked to the subway on a narrow street, returning from a walk. My friend called out to me: Hey, look back! Look!
I saw the dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral towering majestically over the roofs of the houses. I took this picture of this dome in the last rays of the evening sun and then I decided that I should definitely draw it.
I have a lot of thinking about what is for me the platform Steemit and our community. I've been here for 2.5 years and looking back, I understand how much I got from being here. This is my first experience of social networks, this is my first understanding of how to basically blog and create content, this is my initial experience with the camera. The communication that you can get in the community is really invaluable. This is a large number of people who are ready to give advice, teach, help, listen and just communicate despite the language barrier, nationality and other conventions.
I really appreciate all of you, my friends, not naming names in order not to forget anyone or offend my inattention. I am very grateful for your support. There are so many talented, bright and creative people on Steemit that it is impossible not to get infected. I'm infected.
I have been infected by your tenacity, abilities, skills and talents. For three months now I have been taking the first steps in drawing and painting. You could see some of my drawings on my blog. But I need a lot of knowledge and skills in this area. Now I am hard preparing for the program of entrance exams to the Academy of arts in St. Petersburg. Before joining the Steemit community, I never thought that my life would have such a steep turn. I have a lot of work ahead of me, but I'm still here on Steemit, with all of You. And maybe someday I will be able to paint this majestic Cathedral but as a real artist. 
Thank you for Your attention and support and that you are always there ... I'll see you soon.
