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• Experience St. Petersburg: Perfect Places for an Outdoor Adventure

  St. Petersburg is truly a unique place, and it never ceases to surprise even its old-timers. As Russia is often associated with cold and snow, you would expect to enjoy some great winter scenery just a step away from its Northern Capital; something you won’t know is that lately, it has not been the winter, but the early days of spring which is the best time to do that! As this time is approaching, and since we’ve been finally having some decent weather in St. Petersburg, we’ve decided to highlight the best places to appreciate the snow-clad landscapes, make beautiful memories, and say your final goodbyes to winter!

  27.02.2018

• Russia by Rail: A First-Hand Experience

  Tiny beds, crowded spaces, boiled eggs, instant noodles, cup-a-soup, new friends, riding on the open road: these are some of the endearing features of the legendary Trans-Siberian railway that so many foreigners long to experience. While I’ve never taken the full route from west to east, I’ve had a fairly full experience of Russian train travel and it turned out more fun than I ever expected.

  23.02.2018

• This Weekend in St.Petersburg: February 23-25

  This week, we’ll be resting for three days in a row. Friday, February 23 is the Defender of the Fatherland Day (or simply Men’s Day), which is a national holiday - and an official day off. Every holiday comes with celebrations of its own - so let’s have a look at the different events that will help you make the most of winter’s last weekend!

  21.02.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 17-18

  This week, Russia celebrates Maslenitsa - arguably its oldest holiday that marks the imminent end of winter. Expect lots of fun, blini, and curious folk rituals like burning of human-sized effigies or jumping through bonfires! Traditionally, this is going to be a citywide celebration; yet, we’ve decided to give you an account of the most popular venues in our This Weekend in St. Petersburg review.

  14.02.2018

• Love is… Where to take your Valentine in St. Petersburg

  Often called Venice of the North, St. Petersburg is a perfect setting for romance. From beautiful sights to winding canals and intimate inner yards, it’s a place to explore and learn more about each other in the process. You don’t even have to take your date to a theater or a concert, of which there’s plenty. Maybe this Valentine’s Day love is…

  13.02.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 27-28

  After a short break, we’re back with our review of This Weekend in St. Petersburg!

  24.01.2018

• Tatiana's Day: Russia Celebrates Its Students

  Did you know that Russian students have a special day devoted to them? Every year, on January 25th, they celebrate Student’s Day. On this day in 1775, Empress Elizabeth signed a decree for the establishment of the first university in Russia, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Years later it became the day for all university students in the country, or “Student’s Day”. Student’s Day usually falls on the last day of exams and on the beginning of the students’ winter holidays

  23.01.2018

• Things to Do in St. Petersburg: January 13-14

  The long winter holidays are over - but that doesn’t mean that all that’s left for you to do is study! Rest is always important, especially after you’ve just had to revert to your routine student days. So, here we are with this year’s first review of Things to Do in St. Petersburg!

  10.01.2018

• Fireworks and Palaces: New Years in St. Petersburg

  The New Year is nearly here! Just a few days back, it was the longest night of winter, and the city was knee-deep in snow; still, neither the bitter cold nor the unrelenting dark can sway the jubilant spirit of Russia’s most awaited holiday. As the popular Russian saying goes, a fulfillment of an upcoming year depends on how you spend your New Years Eve - so here are some tips for you to make the most of your New Year in Russia!

  26.12.2017

• Things to Do in St. Petersburg this Weekend: December 22-23

  Good day to you all, and here’s our weekly review of the events you may find interesting!

  22.12.2017