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• Public Transport in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg’s vast public transit network is easy to use and not overly expensive. In addition to being convenient and oftentimes quicker than a taxi or rental, it can also be a great way to explore the city on a budget. Visitors to Russia’s cultural capital can make use of the metro, buses, trams, trolleybuses, and commercial minibuses (marshrutkas). Here’s our primer on how to get anywhere in St. Pete without breaking the bank.

  15.09.2020

• Secret Fast Food in St. Petersburg

  Craving to indulge in something delectable but sick of standing in queues or giving your money to fast food giants? We've eavesdropped on the locals (and checked their advice) to bring you some of the most unique places for a perfect snack in St. Petersburg. But only if you promise to keep it a secret!

  11.09.2020

• This Mostly Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 29-30, 2020

  Enjoy your last chance to shake things up before the new semester starts with socially distanced yet fun activities in St. Petersburg.

  26.08.2020

• Get Outside: Socially Distanced Activities in St. Petersburg

  Though summer’s nearly at its end, there’s still plenty of time to find new experiences or rediscover old ones. But with the health concerns still looming over us, what are we left to do? Surprisingly enough, a lot of things! Let’s dig into the list of just a few of the exciting (and safe!) activities you can enjoy in St. Petersburg these days.

  18.08.2020

• This Mostly Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Art and Cinema

  Now that we’ve survived the cloudy and gloomy weekdays, summer is promising to reward us for our patience with pleasant weather. That means it’s high time to enjoy a rich online program and outdoor activities, warmed by the August sun and protected by masks. Get ready for this weekend with a bunch of events from a cinema festival to a new art space opening!

  12.08.2020

• 5 Things You Didn’t Know About St. Petersburg

  What I love about St. Petersburg is the beautiful architecture, the canals inspired by Venice and Amsterdam, and the rich history. In the 4.5 years that I’ve lived here I also constantly see the city go through changes: the restaurant across from work, for example, has changed at least three times, and even the building I work in has changed significantly from when I first arrived. So I can barely imagine what surprising changes have taken place in the city since its founding in 1703.

  11.08.2020

• This Mostly Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 8-9, 2020

  Brace yourselves, the weekend is coming! Awaiting us is an exciting program featuring a plethora of online events and one offline (eek!) paddleboarding festival. Have fun (and maybe also nip to the park for some fresh air if you’re feeling like it – wearing a mask and keeping your distance, of course)!

  05.08.2020

• Digging Deeper: Literary Origins of St. Petersburg Metro Stations

  It’s no secret that the St. Petersburg Metro is one of the world’s most exquisite and beautiful underground transit systems. But its interiors aren’t the only things worth noting. While anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the Russian language will probably be able to glean the meanings of most of its stations’ names, there are a few that would require a bit more in-depth knowledge of Russian culture. Today, we’ll look at some of the stations that bear the names of Russian writers, poets, and other masters of the written word.

  04.08.2020

• This Mostly Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Mental Health

  Taking care of your mental health is always important, especially given that the past few months have left many of us a bit worse for wear. Here is an assortment of free online courses to help. And should you want to venture further into the fascinating world of psychology, make sure to also check out this article to learn how our memory works and how to make it work better.

  22.07.2020

• This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Online Theater and Opera

  Some of the world’s best theaters and opera houses continue to screen their productions for free to our self-isolating benefit. Here’s what this weekend’s program brings!

  08.07.2020