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Two St. Petersburg Restaurants Ranked By The World’s Best Restaurants Rating 2019

28.06.2019

For the first time the World’s Best Restaurants Rating, one of the most recognized global eateries rankings, has included two outlets from St. Petersburg. The Harvest and Cococo were placed in the extended part of the rating, which can serve as a guide for those who are looking for upscale restaurants downtown to dine out. They both have websites...

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Russian Railways Tickets Can Be Bought Online With UnionPay

14.06.2019

The Russian Railways company (RZD), the only operator of all long-distance railway routes in Russia, said in a press statement it has made it possible for travelers to buy electronic tickets with UnionPay cards. Until recently, you could buy Russian railways tickets with a UnionPay card at a ticket office only. As of June 11, you can do it online at...

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Allegro , Moscow , Sapsan , trains , traveler's advice

Peterhof Extended Working Hours Of Fountains And Palace

01.05.2019

There are changes in the Peterhof’s schedule for the high season 2019 which started on April 27 with the opening of the fountains. In a response to steadily growing tourist in-flows the museum extended working hours of the Lower Garden and the Great Peterhof Palace to better deal with visitors. That’s good news special for those with limited time...

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palaces , parks , Peterhof , places of interest , schedules , suburbs

Duty-Free Arrivals Store at Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport launched

18.04.2019

When you come to St. Petersburg by international flight, upon passing through passport control you will first meet a Dufry’s outlet, now third at the airport. The other two are in the departure zone as most duty-frees in the world are. The third recently opened enables you to stock up with premium branded goods without the need to go shopping in the...

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airport , shops , souvenirs , vodka

Mr. Putin Imposed Tourist Tax On Visitors To St. Petersburg UPDATE

12.04.2019

UPDATE February 2020: the tax is set to be imposed as of January 2021. If you happen to visit St. Petersburg this high season which starts in late April, when entrance to the Peterhof’s Lower Park becomes paid and drawbridges start raising almost daily, you are likely to be among first visitors in the history of the city to pay tourist tax. That’s...

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authority , money

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