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• The Unofficial Symbols of St. Petersburg

  Berets and croissants in Paris, red telephone boxes and 221B Baker Street in London, and balalaikas and bears… the Bronze Horseman and the Admiralty’s spire in St. Petersburg. Is it, though? Let’s find out what else makes St. Petersburg the iconic city that it is as we celebrate its 321st birthday today.

  27.05.2024

• St. Petersburg’s New Water Taxi: Should You Try It?

  If you know us, you know that whenever there’s something new in the city, we’re there to try it. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the moment we heard there’s a water taxi in the city, we had to hop on. Here’s your first-hand account of the experience.

  24.05.2024

• 4 Things To Do on Your Birthday in St. Petersburg

  Planning your birthday is no longer a headache – all thanks to our team’s curated list of the most fabulous places for every kind of celebration. Take your pick below!

  21.05.2024

• 5 Food Markets of St. Petersburg

  Have you ever failed to reach an agreement on where to dine with your friends? Do you prefer to have as much choice as possible when it comes to food? From falafel to pho, the city's biggest food markets might just offer the right solution.  

  17.05.2024

• The City of Superlatives: Firsts in St. Petersburg

  Recently, we told you all about the smallest landmarks in St. Petersburg – go here if you’ve missed this story. Today, we are exploring the city’s (and sometimes the country’s!) firsts! By the end of this article, you’ll learn enough cool facts to surprise your friends at the next party. 

  03.05.2024

• Where To Watch Movies in English (and Not Only) in St. Petersburg

  From cinema chains to palace-like movie theaters and low-key venues, St. Petersburg can boast a bevy of movie locations for every taste and request. If you're looking to watch movies in the original language (and with Russian subtitles), you will find your spot below.

  30.04.2024

• 5 Paintings To See in Hermitage’s General Staff Building

  With its trove of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, the General Staff Building, part of the grand Hermitage Museum, may be quite overwhelming to first-time visitors as other St. Petersburg attractions. If tackling the museum’s premises seems like a challenge to you, zero in on these five must-sees to gain a rather sharp cross-section of its permanent collection.

  12.04.2024

• St. Petersburg’s Architectural Gems: Brutalism

  St. Petersburg is a town of three epochs – and each has added to its appearance, making it the city we know and love. Its historical center and suburbs reflect its past as the capital of an empire; recent additions to the city’s landscape, like the Lakhta Center or the new districts, speak of its ambitious present. Oddly enough, the city’s Soviet heritage is often overlooked in this regard – so, this time, let’s talk about one of its most impressive aspects: the Brutalist architecture.   

  09.04.2024

• Virtual Splendor: St. Petersburg in Video Games

  With its striking, timeless look, St. Petersburg is a city that lends itself well to every medium. We’ve already told you about the many appearances it has made in cinema, both Russian and international, but today, we’ll focus on the most interactive way to (re-)experience the city: video games. From painstaking recreations to vibes-based amalgamations, here are some of the best ways to explore St. Petersburg in virtual form:

  26.03.2024

• The City of Superlatives: Smallest Landmarks in St. Petersburg

  Welcome to the first installment of our new series, in which we look at St. Petersburg through the lens of its “record-breaking” landmarks. Today, it’s all about the smallest, narrowest, and shortest – the devil is in the details and a city’s charm is often in its tiniest attractions. Let’s explore them today!

  22.03.2024