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St. Petersburg’s Incredible Real-Life Stories

02.12.2017

Every big city has mysterious and miraculous stories to tell whether they’re real or not. St. Petersburg has its own set of legends and myths and most guides know them by heart. But life is often a more complicated and captivating thriller than a fictional drama often existing only with the help of the human being’s desire to believe in it. We will...

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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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essentials , facts , pack your coffer right , weather

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

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

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

Common Signs

15.01.2016

With the help of this post you will easily find in the street any establishment or service you need. We give you the translation of the most popular needs: shops, farmacies, travel and booking services. We’d recommend you to print the list and take with you when strolling through streets of Saint Petersburg. Check-in — Регистрация Emergency...

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essentials , I don't speak Russian

Postal Services In Saint Petersburg

15.01.2016

Sending a postcard for Mutti to Berlin with heart Christmas wishes or an urgent parcel to Izhevsk is possible in St. Petersburg 24/365. State-owned nationwide postal service operator Почта России (The Russian Post) is added by smarter private companies, providing more expensive, but faster and more reliable delivery. How To Find Post Office,...

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communications , postcards , schedules

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