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• Dine with a View in St. Petersburg

  One of the great drawcards of St. Petersburg is the beautiful architecture that you can see in and around the city center. Historically, private houses in St. Petersburg could not be built taller than the height of the Winter Palace, so the more-or-less horizontal skyline of the city was preserved. That being said, there are plenty of beautiful rooftops, riverside restaurants, and suburban cafes where you can enjoy not only a nice meal but also an inspiring vista of the entire city. Here's a look at some of the great summertime views you can find in St. Petersburg.

  06.08.2019

• Taste Summer Like a Russian

  Summer's got you down with not exactly sweltering temps? You can still pretend like it's August with fruity, fizzy and altogether joyful flavors.

  05.08.2019

• Summer Foods We Love

  Hot town, summer in the city… It’s summer, and if the sun is starting to get on your nerves, you’re probably aching for something fresh, cool, and delicious to keep you sane. In this article, the staff of our editorial office share some of their favorite summer delights. Check them out – you just might discover your next go-to snack!

  16.07.2019

• Grill Like a Russian

  Briny, a little burnt around the edges, smelling of smoke and onions, Russian barbecue favorite - shashlyk - is a dish, a party and a summer pastime.

  01.07.2019

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Tacos and Tracks at Berthold Center

  A creative space complete with cafes and artisan stores, this is the perfect place to mix with the local Gen Y crowd.

  14.06.2019

• My Game Plan for Summer in St. Petersburg

  How do I plan to spend my summer in St Petersburg? Besides catching up with friends and mushroom hunting, here’s what’s on my list:

  10.06.2019

• Speak Like a Russian: Digging In

  ​Not so long ago, we did an article about the greasy, hearty pleasures of Russian fast food. So, how about some Russian words that you can describe it with?

  13.05.2019

• The Celebrity Fish of St. Petersburg

  It’s tiny. It smells like cucumbers. It only shows up in the spring. Yet koryushka (smelt) is a true St. Petersburg culinary tradition, and right now you have a rare chance to try it.

  22.04.2019

• Hot, Greasy, Delicious: Russian Fast Food to Make You Happy

  Comfort food is never about the calories. And almost never about the money. It might be about the simple science of sugar and fat coming together to trigger the hormones of happiness. But we like to believe that it’s about reconnecting to our younger selves and our cultural identity in general. Could the key to the mysterious Russian soul be found in a... pyshka?

  16.04.2019

• Make Blinis Like a Russian

  This week, all the talk is about the Russian pancakes called blinis. Feel like hosting your own blini party?

  04.03.2019