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• City of Superlatives: Newest in St. Petersburg

  Welcome to the next installment of our series in which we get to know St. Petersburg through its many extremes. Having already explored the firsts and the oldest, today we are turning to the city’s latest gains – in transportation, culture, tourist attractions, and more.

  09.05.2025

• 5 Soviet-Style Cafes in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg's Soviet legacy is more than brutalist architecture and a gorgeous metro system – it's also the food of the common people, simple yet delicious.To try it for yourself, you need no time machine: just visit one of these cafes that preserve – or reinvent – the recipes.

  11.04.2025

• Spring in St. Petersburg: Things to Do, Eat, and Learn

  It may hardly feel like it in terms of the weather, but spring has finally arrived in St. Petersburg! In the spirit of welcoming this new season, we’ve lined up all the must-do’s in culture, lifestyle, and, of course, food. Discover your next favorite spring activity in the digest below.

  04.03.2025

• Where to Find Summer in Winter St. Petersburg

  Only 100 days left until summer! If no vitamin D can cure your nostalgia about lush greenery, positive temperatures, and lasting daylight, check out some of the activities that will transport you to the sunny season, no matter the weather.

  21.02.2025

• Downtown and Beyond: Art Not To Miss in St. Petersburg Metro

  With its palace-like chandeliers, lavish festoons, and Florentine mosaics, St. Petersburg’s metro proudly boasts some of the most beautiful stations in the country – and even the world. Aside from its main hubs, there are, however, other, oft-overlooked yet equally elaborated stations that are not inferior in details or hidden hints.

  24.01.2025

• City of Superlatives: Rainbow of St. Petersburg

  Welcome to another installment of our series all about the “extremes” of our city! For many, St. Petersburg, with its steel skies and historical architecture, is associated with a muted color palette. Though it may be true in part, if you look closely, you’ll see that our Northern capital actually contains a whole spectrum of colors – and today, we’ll take you through them all!

  17.01.2025

• From Unicorns to Orange Trees: St. Petersburg's Most Unusual Local Flags

  Strange shapes, mythical animals, Roman gods… we’ve already explored some of the most unusual flags found throughout Russia, but what about St. Petersburg in particular? In this installment, we’re going to zoom in on the flag collection of our beloved city.

  14.01.2025

• 5 Easter Eggs to Find at Grand Maket Russia

  Grand Maket isn’t just an east-to-west model of Russia in miniature; it’s *the* immersive, playful exhibit packed full of details and hidden features to ignite your imagination – and eyesight. The world’s jolliest man? Green creatures big and small? A bear rider? Here are five miniatures to set your eyes on as you explore the largest mockup of Russia and the second-largest project of this kind in the world.

  03.01.2025

• Making Sense of Russian Street Names: St. Petersburg Edition

  Have you ever walked down a street and wondered where its name comes from? In fact, many local toponyms are part of larger patterns influenced by history, geography, and the everyday lives of people. Read this article to uncover the stories and meanings behind some of the most popular ones.

  09.12.2024

• Discovery of the Month: Viral Artists, Secret Courtyards, and More

  It isn’t long before we’re all busy summarizing our 2024, taking note of all the personal records we’ve set and the achievements made. For now, however, there is still November to look back on – this time, we have some truly fun, inspiring discoveries for you. Check them out!

  29.11.2024