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• A Tram, a Garage, a Monastery: Unexpected Food Locations in St. Petersburg

  If you’re no longer impressed with the neatly designed interiors of local cafes, why not satisfy your hunger with new experiences? To spice things up, we present to you four eateries where both the menu and the venue make it worth a visit.

  15.09.2023

• The National Library of Russia: The Hogwarts of St. Petersburg

  While we do love our fancy, modern, well-equipped coworking spaces, sometimes your homework requires a little something extra. Imagine grand, impressive-looking buildings filled with books, spacious reading halls, wooden chairs and cozy lamps for serene study sessions. Sounds appealing? Read on to find out just where in St. Petersburg you can find study spots that have it all!

  14.07.2023

• Exploring St. Petersburg: Yandex Museum of Vintage Computers

  What I really love about St. Petersburg is that it truly stands up to its “cultural capital” title – and not just because of old renowned museums like the Hermitage. New places dedicated to things other than Russian history and fine arts keep appearing in the city, and Yandex Museum is one such place.  

  02.06.2023

• Explore St. Petersburg Through Details

  From my experience, curiosity and a bit of luck can help you learn more about St. Petersburg than dozens of guided tours. Look up or turn a corner at the right time, and the city will reveal gems hidden from prying eyes. If you, too, want to learn to spot beauty in the details, this article will be a helping hand.

  07.04.2023

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Obvodny Canal

  Moving towards less and less touristy locations, we invite adventurous spirits to join us for a stroll down Obvodny Canal, take a closer look at one of the city's spookiest landmarks, and find beauty among industrial scenery.

  03.02.2023

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Petrovsky Island

  While the weather gives us the last chance to enjoy the colors of the fall, join us on a walk around the island of the greatest potential in the city, now a sanctuary for yachts, skaters, and soon-to-disappear traces of past centuries.

  14.10.2022

• Urban Beauty: Where to Find Street Art in St. Petersburg

  Are you ready to become a street art enthusiast? In this introduction to the world of urban creative expression in St. Petersburg, we will help you get from “I know nothing about street art” to “street art connoisseur” through links to useful locations and tips on how to spot the next masterpiece of St. Pete’s Banksy.

  19.08.2022

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Gardens & Greenhouses

  From fragrant blooms to lush vegetation, these hidden gems have everything you need to enjoy the greens and colors of summer all year round.

  08.07.2022

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Kolomna

  Unlike more flashy districts of the city such as Petrogradskaya Side or Vasilievsky Island, Kolomna remains low key. Some even confuse it with its namesake, a town in the Moscow Oblast. A bohemian and cultural gem, it shouldn’t be overlooked. 

  06.05.2022

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Unusual Museums You Should Absolutely Visit

  In case you’ve already crossed the Kunstkamera, the Grand Maket Rossiya, and the Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines off your list of must-see places in St. Pete, here are some other quirky and unusual museums to leave you dazzled, impressed, and even a bit hungry.

  18.02.2022