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A New Way to Book Private Boat Trips in St Petersburg Through a Popular Russian Super‑App

27.05.2026
Licensed boat captain in St Petersburg before a private river tour

In St Petersburg, it has become possible to book small private boats for trips along rivers and canals through the Yandex Go app. The service is aimed at those who want to arrange a short ride on the water for a small group without contacting boat companies directly. What the New Option Offers Through the app, users can reserve an entire boat for a...

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A Camera on a Nudist Beach? St. Petersburg’s Dunes Get Their Most Quirky Upgrade Yet

18.04.2026
POV view from a surveillance camera overlooking a sandy beach with distant human silhouettes on the Dunes

It’s not exactly the kind of news that matters to most people in St. Petersburg — there are bigger things to worry about these days. But we still decided to write about it, mostly because it reminded us of our old post about the city’s spontaneous nudist beach, and the whole situation seemed a little amusing. You’d think that after more than...

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authority , Gulf of Finland , mentality , suburbs , taboos , weird news

Inside St. Petersburg’s Darkest Historic Prison: Tours of Kresty («Crosses») Before Its Transformation

18.03.2026
Kresty Prison

In March 2026, guided tours began on the grounds of the former ‘Crosses’ Prison (known in Russian as Kresty) pre-trial detention center on Arsenalnaya Embankment. This is a rare chance to see the historic prison complex in its original state before reconstruction starts in the fall. The organizers offer routes through the territory and key buildings...

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excursions , places of interest

Pulkovo Airport Explains What Passengers Should Do Amid Airspace Closures in the Middle East

02.03.2026
Pulkovo airport

As military tensions escalate in the Middle East and new flight restrictions take effect, St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport has published guidance for travelers. With several countries in the region temporarily closing their airspace, passengers are advised to monitor their flight status closely and use official communication channels provided by their...

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airport , emergency , flights

Shustry Bober Opens St. Petersburg’s Winter Tourist Navigation*

20.12.2025
The three deck restaurant vessel Shustry Bober

This winter, beginning December 19, St. Petersburg launched its first-ever season of regular winter sightseeing cruises. The three deck restaurant vessel Shustry Bober (Шустрый бобёр **) will sail along the Neva River and, weather permitting, venture into the Gulf of Finland toward the Lakhta Center. Where to Take a Winter Cruise in St....

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Public Holidays And Days Off In Russia In 2026

11.11.2025
fireworks

That’s how the Russian schedule of public holidays and days off for the year 2026 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 2026 New Year and the...

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Christmas , holidays , parade , Russian life

Will the Amber Room Be Found in Poland?

26.08.2025
Amber room

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. What...

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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

Tourist tax in St. Petersburg will come into effect in 2025

28.11.2024
hostel sign

Starting from January 1, 2025, a tourist tax will be introduced in Saint Petersburg, replacing the current resort fee. The city’s legislative assembly approved the bill in its final reading on November 27, 2024. The tax will amount to no less than 100 rubles per day. Next year, the government of Saint Petersburg expects to collect one billion...

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authority , hotels , money , taxes and fees
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