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• City of the Stolovaya — a Culinary Journey Through St. Petersburg’s Greatest Dining Phenomenon

  One of my earliest dining experiences in Russia came during my first trip to Moscow, over twenty years ago. After a gruelling day tramping through the city — then still in the midst of chaotic transformation — my guide decided to treat me to a blast from the communist past that she said would certainly soon be consigned to the dustbin of culinary history: the stolovaya

  03.03.2017

• Hidden Treasures of Saint Petersburg — Gatchina

  Gatchina is the largest town in Leningrad Region, one of its cultural, industrial and educational centers (Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute and Radium Institute, as well as other important educational establishments are located there). More than anything, Gatchina is famous for its history and sights — once an attempt at creating Russia’s exemplary town, it is still proud of its heritage. Its main attraction are parks, especially the Palace park beside the Gatchina Grand Palace — built in neoclassical style, it’s a monument from Paul I’s reign who tried to make Gatchina the permanent residence of Russian Emperors.

  24.01.2017

• From White Nights to Black Days: Surviving the Deep, Dark Winter in St. Petersburg

  One of the most exquisite agonies of living in St Petersburg is the sheer, precipitous speed with which winter closes its jaws on the city. It's really not so long ago that the evening skies — though not quite burning with the boundless intensity of White Nights — were still serviceably bright while the majestic bridges continued to yawn into the luminous twilight with admirable tenacity and enthusiasm.

  21.12.2016

• Unity Day Celebrations: Festival of Light and the "Night of Arts" in Saint Petersburg

  The Unity Day is one of Russia’s most recent holidays — it has been around only since 2005. The holiday is dedicated to the liberation of Moscow from Polish occupation in 1612. This year, several grand events will be held in Saint Petersburg on this day — be sure not to miss them!

  03.11.2016

• The Hidden Treasures of St. Petersburg — a Quick Guide to Visiting St. Petersburg’s Suburbs

  As the new tests and deadlines approach, so does the Indian Summer — which is deemed the best time for visiting St. Petersburg’s many suburbs, their historical sights and beautiful park ensembles. Such places as the Amber Room in Pushkin or Petergof’s fountains are among St. Petersburg’s most famous tourist attractions. Still, there’s a lot more to the region than these two popular destinations.

  19.09.2016

• The Shock of the New — Latest Developments in St. Petersburg Theater Part 2

  In the first part of this series on St. Petersburg, we delved deep into the variety of idiosyncratic work that can be found on some of St. Petersburg’s larger stages. In this second instalment, we’re heading straight for the fringes to find something even more delightfully peculiar. And there could perhaps be no better place to start than the tiny "Osobnyak' or "Mansion' theater tucked away under an arch behind Kamennoostrovskiy Prospekt on Petrogradskaya.

  09.09.2016

• The Shock of the New — Latest Developments in St. Petersburg Theater. Part 1

  It’s entirely fitting — given that the city of St. Petersburg is one of the great neoclassical wonders of the world — that its' pillared and porticoed theaters should be jam-packed with some of the most traditional and ultra-classical performances ever seen on stage.

  02.09.2016

• Go Outside for Free: September Events in St. Petersburg

  Summer holidays 2016 are coming to the end — it seems that there is nothing else for students to do but look back at their summer by scrolling through all their photos on Instagram and get ready for diving into a classroom routine as well. However you shouldn’t get bored because St. Petersburg offers you tons of events for time beguiling You don’t even have to save up because here is what you can do in September for free.

  29.08.2016

• A Vegetarian’s Guide to St. Petersburg

  Creamy hummus, fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies as well as traditional Russian Solyanka and Borsch soups are just some of the sumptuous dishes that vegetarians and vegans can enjoy in St. Petersburg. But there is so much more — Veggie Cafes, Restaurants, Supermarkets, a veritable galaxy of meat-free options. Here are some tips for you about how to adhere to your principles and feel good while you are living here.

  04.08.2016

• Look at Neptune and Visit a Warship: St. Petersburg Continues to Celebrate Navy Day

  Don’t miss one of the most remarkable mid-summer events in St. Petersburg — a celebration in honor of the 320th anniversary of the Russian Navy foundation, which will take place on July 31. On this day you can admire warships decorated with ceremonial banners, listen to music at open air concerts and then enjoy fireworks in the night sky.

  29.07.2016