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Author's Story: How to Spend Time with Family in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg ranked 21st in the Top 35 Best European Destinations of 2020 . And for good reason! New locations and parks are gradually opening in the city, leisure activities are resuming, the weath…
Where to go in St. Petersburg in winter
The closer the New Year holidays get, the more questions arise like “where to go?” or “ where to relax in Russia in winter ?” In short, everyone is busy planning. And if you haven't decided where to g…
Alternative St. Petersburg: Rooftops, Grand Entrances, Lofts, and Bridges
St. Petersburg in May is always a special journey. There are May holidays and City Day – plenty of events! In this article, we'll tell you about alternative places in the city on the Neva, so your tri…
Non-Touristy St. Petersburg and Where to Find It
Hermitage, Sevkabel Port, Krestovsky Island… Does the list of interesting places for walks in St. Petersburg start to repeat itself at some point? Then it's time to step off the main routes and break…
Free Museums in St. Petersburg
The Northern capital is a place for cultural leisure. People come here not only for the drawbridges and bustling Nevsky Prospekt, but also to immerse themselves in the history of imperial Russia: to w…
How to save money on a trip to St. Petersburg
You've already taken a step in the right direction if you decided to postpone your trip until autumn. Here's what else you can do to make your trip to St. Petersburg cheaper. Save on tickets There are…
Open-air ice rinks in St. Petersburg: where to skate in winter 2025-2026
St. Petersburg in winter is a special kind of pleasure. Yes, sometimes the weather is capricious, but the city's guests get festive illumination that turns everything around into a Christmas fairy tal…
When Do White Nights Begin in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, drawbridges, and white nights — pure romance. Walks until dawn, heart-to-heart conversations, and meeting the sunrise alone or with someone right on the embankment. White nights remain…
St. Petersburg Suburbs and What to See There
St. Petersburg is great on its own, but its suburbs are a separate art form, where imperial grandeur meets the harsh Baltic nature. If you've already explored every brick on Dumskaya Street and worn o…
Contemporary Art in St. Petersburg: Museums and Exhibitions
Just imagine: you, contemporary art and a guide in headphones explaining the meaning of a triangular statuette and intricate lines. Such an intellectual date with yourself perfectly matches St. Peters…
Ski Resorts of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region
When it comes to quality winter recreation in Russia, the majestic Caucasus, snowy Sheregesh or the harsh Khibiny are the first to come to mind. However, the native residents of the Northern Capital k…
Bridge Openings in St. Petersburg
Let's be honest, right now no one would refuse a one-way ticket to St. Petersburg: to walk along Nevsky Prospekt during the White Nights, pet cats, and watch the bridges open. People come from all ove…
Sanatoriums on the Gulf of Finland Coast
The whisper of pines, salty wind, and an endless horizon line – a vacation on the shores of the Gulf of Finland has long been synonymous with a high-quality reset. The resort area of St. Petersburg an…
Eco-farms of the Leningrad Region
Tired of walking around St. Petersburg? Then you can go explore the Leningrad Region. If you are looking for options on where to go for a weekend trip , our selection of eco-farms will definitely deli…
How to get to Pulkovo Airport
Let's figure out the best way to get to Pulkovo to make sure you catch your flight. By Public Transport St. Petersburg has the second most developed metro system in the country after Moscow, but there…
What to see in Kronstadt
The surroundings of St. Petersburg are in no way inferior to Russia's cultural capital, and in their variety of colorful locations, they are even on par. For example, Kronstadt, a city in the Leningra…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia
When someone tells us, “Oh, that's a UNESCO site,” we usually imagine something very cool and very foreign. But that's far from the truth. Russia is also rich in World Heritage Sites. Even more so: so…
5 Russian Cities Where You Can See Graffiti
It's time to stop treating wall paintings as vandalism: today global street art has moved beyond old boundaries and is no longer the "cave painting" of troubled teenagers. Large-scale murals adorn cit…
Between the Capitals: Sapsan or Plane
A trip to St. Petersburg is one of the most popular routes in Russia. Travelers have to choose between two of the fastest modes of transport: the high-speed Sapsan train and an airplane. At first glan…
New Year Holidays 2026: 10 Destinations for Day Trips
January holidays are a small life. But by the third day of home comfort, the soul usually demands a change of scenery. A one-day trip (one day trip format) is an ideal way to get new emotions without…