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Climate And Weather In St. Petersburg

15.01.2016

What’s the weather like today? This is a phrase pupils in Russian schools learn at their first English lessons. The most common answer is «It’s raining». We could also add: in St. Petersburg, it’s cloudy, often windy. Or not often. Almost always. Quick Facts About Weather In St. Petersburg There are two popular anecdotes in Russia. ...

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Accommodation In St. Petersburg

15.01.2016

St. Petersburg offers all kinds of accommodation except maybe villas and bungalows. Like in any other popular tourist destination, rooms here are hard to find at the high season, in May-August, and are easy to rent at the low season. We made a list of options to help you orientate yourself in the local accommodation scene. 1. Modern Hotels They can...

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apartments , essentials , hostels , hotels , prices

Fast Food In St. Petersburg

15.01.2016

Eating out in Saint Petersburg is not problem with options available even for sophisticated tastes, including vegetarian and vegan. Many fast food chains outlets in the city center are open 24h. Lunch Price, Quality of Food While our list of Russian cuisine restaurants includes upscale eateries, this overview is about chains both international and local...

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cafes , eat and drink , essentials , money , prices

How To Make A Call In St. Petersburg

15.01.2016

The rules and procedures of making a call in St. Petersburg don’t differ much from those of other countries, though some features still exist. We give you some tips on how to call abroad, within the city and to nearby towns that are of tourist interest. Some Tips On Calling The international phone code of Russia is +7. The code of St. Petersburg...

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communications , essentials , Leningrad region , phone

The Mariinsky Theater: Tickets, Tips And How To Get To

15.01.2016

Even if you don’t know the names Valery Gergiev and Anna Netrebko, or think they are Hollywood or Olympic stars, a visit to the Mariinsky theater is nonetheless worthwhile. Just as the Hermitage is the most famous Russian museum abroad, the Mariinsky is the number one among theatres (our apologies to the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow). There are somethings...

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ballet , culture , free time , I don't speak Russian , music , theater

Top Tips for Visiting St. Petersburg

15.01.2016

1. Visit in May. We think it’s the best time from price point of view with few people being in museums and hotels. And generally it’s warm. 2. When coming out take with you an umbrella and warm clothes, at least a jacket on a sunny day. About the St. Petersburg’s unpredictable weather read our post here. 3. Beware of icicles and slippery sidewalks...

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essentials , mentality , Russian life , safety , taboos

10 Reasons To Visit St. Petersburg

15.01.2016

The city is enjoying the status of a tourism hot spot. This is number one Russian destination both for foreigners and for Russians. We made up a list of reasons why tourists like coming here and added a few ones ourselves. Nothing unusual, it would just be useful for you to read if you are still hesitating to book a flight to St. Petersburg. And we...

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ballet , culture , museum , Russian life

Addresses Of St. Petersburg Information Centers

15.01.2016

At information centers you can take maps in English and sometimes other languages, get information on schedules of museums, theatres etc, as well as find a free room at hotels, get answers to other questions and book excursions. The Main Tourist Information Center 1) 14/52, Sadovaya street, nearest metro stations Gostiny dvor and Nevsky avenue. Phone:...

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essentials , I don't speak Russian

How To Get To Valaam

15.01.2016

Valaam is an archipelago in Ladoga lake in Karelia, located a 170-km and 4-hour journey away from St. Petersburg, Russia. The main island of the archipelago also called Valaam is home to a 14th century monastery and one of the most popular Orthodox tourist destinations. Going there is a multichain journey, including auto /rail + sea transportation,...

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boat trips , churches , culture , day trip , history , Karelia , neighboring regions , Orthodox , outdoor , religion , Russian life , Valaam

Best Souvenirs From St. Petersburg And Places To Buy

15.01.2016

From Russia with love in heart and matryoshka dolls in a bag, that’s a typical result of visiting St. Petersburg for most guests. And traditional magnets to stick to refrigerators are also on the list. Well, really not bad and in most cases that’s enough. We will tell you about the best places to buy «traditional» souvenirs in...

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gifts , money , souvenirs

Schedules And Public Holidays In St. Petersburg

15.01.2016

A customary picture of empty evening streets of European towns is not typical for Russian cities, especially for Moscow and St. Petersburg. Opening hours of shops, cinemas, entertainment centers, eateries spread long after 18.00 and even 20.00. As well some Russian holidays tend to last up to 10 days which may surprise you during your visit. Shopping...

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essentials , festival , holidays , parade , schedules , show

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