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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 21-22

  …actments of all kinds. While last week we told you about the Knights’ Castle Festival in the Vyborg Castle, and the Sentinel on the Neva Festival at the Oreshek Fortress, this weekend you can attend the Battle on the Neva Festival that will take place at the Peter and Paul Fortress! Listen to minstrel songs, watch the knights joust, take part in various workshops and…

  18.07.2018

• Surviving a Hot Day: Beaches in and around St. Petersburg

  …: bike and segway rental, beach volleyball, etc. A great view of St. Petersburg’s passenger port and close vicinity to different malls make the place an even better option for weekend activities. Beaches on the Gulf of Finland Still, going for the swimming spots in St. Petersburg is more of a desperate choice; in order to truly enjoy yourself, it is much better…

  17.07.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 14-15

  … Vyborg and how to get there, read our article. But historical festivals don’t end there! The Sentinel on the Neva Festival, which will be held at the Oreshek Fortress this weekend, offers yet another opportunity to watch spectacular battle reconstructions, master archery and enjoy a meal at a medieval tavern. Entrance fee is 450 rub. To get to the Oreshek Fortres…

  11.07.2018

• Travel Tips: Incomplete and Subjective Guide to Summer in Tallinn

  … main bus station every 2-3 hours and go practically to the Tallinn Center. Unlike cars, which can get stuck for hours in long queues at the border, especially on holidays and weekends, buses cross the border quickly through the “green channel”. Tip 5: If you have more than two days, go by bus to Narva, the city on the border between Russia and Estonia and spend a…

  10.07.2018

• Enjoy Summer Like a Russian

  …e, count it as an all-natural after sun lotion. Escape to the dacha Spending most of their time in relatively close quarters, Russians will jump on the chance to spend a weekend – or a week – at their summer home “the dacha”. It may be a wooden barn or a two-story mansion with a pool, but it holds a promise of shashlik (Russian-style barbecue), forest mushrooms…

  09.07.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 7-8

  …xperience. St. Petersburg’s museums, theatres and libraries will organize plays, concerts, cinema screenings, and workshops for both kids and adults. Entrance is free. This weekend is heaven for music lovers! This Friday, July 6 the Lutheran church Annenkirche will host a violin concert by Ian Maksin and Zaria Band. The program of the concert consists of two parts…

  04.07.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 30 - July 1

  …This weekend, Lev Lurie’s Culture & History Club offers a unique night tour of Peter and Paul’s Fortress - a great opportunity to get a different feel of the famous landmark, immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of the old fort, and appreciate the night view of the city from a whole different perspective. Note that you have to register for the tour on the club’s …

  27.06.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 23-24

  …he magnificent park, visit astonishing …

  20.06.2018

• The Best of Summer in St. Petersburg

• Five-Minute Fan Guide to FIFA World Cup 2018 in St. Petersburg

  …der the fur coat,” blinis with caviar, and honey cake. From festivals to fountain shows, there’s never a shortage of events and activities to attend here. Check out our Weekend Guide for when you’re here. "I’m expecting to be surprised! As an American, I imagine what we hear in the news about Russia will have little to do with our experience. Hoping to en…

  14.06.2018