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Will the Amber Room Be Found in Poland?

26.08.2025
Amber Room, Catherine Palace

In the forests near the small village of Dzemiany (Polish: Mamerki, German: Mauerwald) in northeastern Poland, not far from Gdańsk, an operation is being prepared that may shed light on one of the most mysterious losses of World War II. Researchers may be on the verge of discovering the Amber Room itself. A team led by historian Bartłomiej Plebańczyk...

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Amber room , history , palaces , Tsarskoe Selo , WWII

Russia’s First Museum of Homelessness Opens in St. Petersburg

24.04.2025
Homeless person in a temporary detention facility

Yes, you read that right — St. Petersburg is now home to the first Museum of Homelessness in Russia, and it’s more than just a quirky curiosity. This isn’t a place for dark humor or voyeurism — it’s a serious, thoughtful project that aims to explore homelessness through the lenses of sociology, anthropology, and, most importantly, human stories....

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excursions , museum

Lakhta Center Opens Its Doors to Visitors

06.02.2025
Lakhta Center

Lakhta Center has finally opened to the public, allowing visitors to experience breathtaking views of Saint Petersburg from a whole new perspective. Tickets are already on sale, but access is only available as part of a guided tour — individual visits are not yet permitted. Guests can explore public spaces on the third and fourth floors, as well as...

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places of interest , prices

Sturgeon, Crayfish Tails, and a Detective Game: How St. Petersburg’s Restaurants and Hotels Surprised Guests for New Year’s Eve

05.01.2025
A dishes

St. Petersburg upheld its status as the culinary capital of Russia. Russian, Georgian, Italian, Japanese, Indian, and fusion cuisines were represented in over 75 culinary directions across the city’s establishments. The dishes of St. Petersburg cuisine gained growing popularity, with traditions actively being revived. The northern capital boasted...

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holidays , hotels , Russian life

Public Holidays And Days Off In Russia In 2025

29.11.2024
fireworks

That’s how the Russian schedule of public holidays and days off for the year 2025 looks like. Please, keep in mind that some workdays have become days off and vice versa, when planning your visit to St. Petersburg. We indicated when a holiday is celebrated and when the days off take place. Public Holidays Schedule in Russia 2025 New Year and the...

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Christmas , holidays , parade , Russian life
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