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• Be Your Own Tour Guide: Online Tools for Exploring St. Petersburg

  Have you ever wondered how the historic center of our city looked a century ago? Where did the celebrities of the past live? What is the oldest district? With these four resources from our list, you’ll find answers to these questions and learn even more about the city.

  16.07.2024

• Skeletons and Scientific Wonders: 5 Exhibits To See in the Kunstkamera

  The Kunstkamera, or the Cabinet of Curiosities, is the first museum in Russia that is infamously known for its bizarre collection of oddities – but there's more to it than meets the eye. Aside from formaldehyded Siamese twins and a six-legged cat, the museum houses a myriad of other cultural and scientific relics. Starting from the indigenous peoples’ halls on the first level and all the way to the signature armillary sphere sitting atop its tower, here are five exhibits at the Kunstkamera that you absolutely can’t miss.

  05.07.2024

• Top Spots for Russian Fast Food in St. Petersburg

  From classic borscht and pelmeni to funnily-named desserts, Russia, too, has fast food on lock. These domestic chains serve starters, entrees, and afters – both traditional and with a novel twist.

  24.06.2024

• Steps Away: Places to Explore Near ITMO's Vyazemsky Dorm

  Our Steps Away series has already covered the university’s major campuses. Next stop – the ITMO dorms! Join us as we explore top leisure spots within walking distance of the Vyazemsky Lane 5-7 dormitory, which accommodates most of ITMO’s international students.

  21.06.2024

• Come Rain or Shine: Best Summertime Activities in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg certainly has a reputation for its unpredictable weather, but locals and visitors would all agree: no matter the forecast, there are always places to go, sights to admire, and activities to try in the city. Want to stay prepared for any scenario? Heed our team's best picks for things to do in St. Petersburg on sunny and rainy days alike.

  04.06.2024

• 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