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Watching Drawbridges in St. Petersburg: Timetable, Map, Warnings and Tips

11.04.2026

St. Petersburg drawbridges’ opening and closing is a magnificent show, spectacular and captivating. What’s interesting it’s not a tourist attraction, but a purely technological procedure, the fact which adds flavor to the experience. This post is about the best spots to see the best bridges, schedule, and tips on how to get the most from watching...

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When the Internet Goes Down in Moscow

23.03.2026

In the spring of 2026, the Internet started disappearing in central Moscow, and soon other regions began to experience similar issues. Losing connectivity in the capital is especially critical: many visitors come from other cities, including St. Petersburg, so it’s important to know what to do when websites won’t load, apps “take a break,” and...

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authority , communications , Moscow , taxi

Where You Get Vaccinated With Sputnik Light In St. Petersburg

09.11.2021

Any non-Russian national can have a shot of the Russian anti-COVID vaccine Sputnik Light, a one-shot version of the leading Russia-designed medicine Sputnik V. It gives you a right for a QR-code that is necessary for using much of the city’s facilities, including entertainments, most of the shops, cafes, and restaurants as well as visiting sports...

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medical aid , prices

Toilets in Saint Petersburg

19.06.2021

Many websites write about the beauty of Saint Petersburg, the White nights, the Hermitage, the magnificent suburbs – Pushkin, Petrodvorets (Peterhof), Pavlovsk, Vyborg, etc. Who will provide travelers with regularly updated information about the toilets? Judging by the letters we receive, potential guests of the city have got a lot of questions on...

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airport , cafes , essentials , metro , museum , trains , traveler's advice

Coronavirus COVID-19 In Russia: Current Situation

10.02.2021

That’s a constantly updated post on what’s going on in Russia relative to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are monitoring media to keep you informed about the number of people tested positive, regions affected, and prevention and quarantine measures taken by authorities. At the moment (April 2021), Russian borders are closed for tourists with some...

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authority , border , emergency , medical aid , Moscow , safety

List Of Most Common Russian Last Names

19.01.2021

Russian philology scientists compiled a list of 500 Russian most common surnames collected from a massive of various sources. We provide a list of 100 of them so that you feel more confident when hearing tales of Russian history and culture. Why You May Need To Know This Russian names and surnames are hard to understand for a non-Cyrillic ear just...

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history , people

Practical Reasons to Hire an Air Charter Service

13.01.2021

Flying private is luxurious compared to flying commercial. You get to decide on your schedule, airport, or even the flight crew with private flights. Picture this, you are a young entrepreneur, and you need to meet a potential client in St. Petersburg for a life-changing deal in four hours. As you’re queuing at an airport, an announcement is made...

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airport , aviation , safety , traveler's advice

Did Donald Shirley Study At Leningrad Conservatory Of Music?

05.01.2021

Hollywood movie Green Book (2018) gained three Oscars. Russian cinema-goers admired the masterpiece because of its humor, the virtual presence of Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Dr. Shirley’s fight for his right to be what he was: black. But one moment not connected directly with the plot wowed cinema halls visitors in Russia with waves of “my hat!”...

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celebrity , culture , history , music , people

What You Need To Know If You Want To Visit St. Petersburg

27.11.2020

St. Petersburg is one of the most majestic cities in Russia and Europe so it’s no surprise if it ends up on your travel bucket list. The city’s history can be traced back to two great Peters: Saint Peter the apostle and Peter the Great, the city’s founder. The city was named after Saint Peter while its streets and architecture were envisioned...

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architecture , metro , traveler's advice , visa

Rating Of Russian Cheapest And Most Expensive Cities

06.07.2020

While planning your travel around Russia, an idea becoming more and more attractive with the introduction of an e-visa scheduled for 2021, you may want to know what’s the cost of living in the country’s different cities. Not that it is going to save you a fortune or impact your travel budget somehow but anyway might be of help. Here is the rating...

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money , Moscow , neighboring regions , pack your coffer right

Wikipedia’s Mistakes About St. Petersburg

03.06.2020

While planning your trip to St. Petersburg you may consider Wikipedia a reliable source of tourist information. Well, mostly it is. But in many cases, the Wiki is not very accurate as life goes on with most information sources and guides lagging behind. We put some inaccuracies together so that you were not misled. Critic Of Wikipedia We are far from...

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airport , Allegro , animals , bridges , Helsinki , Hermitage , Marine facade , metro , Moscow , Peterhof , railway stations , river cruise , sea cruise , suburbs , trains

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