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  • Love Mushrooms and Berries Like a Russian

    Early August is a perfect time to gorge on the gifts of the forest (and garden), many of which you can buy at small markets by the metro and railroad stations. Here’s a quick guide to your new favorite treats.

    02.08.2021

  • Typical Russian Summer Part 2: The Best Childhood Memories

    Just in a blink of an eye the first half of the summer is gone, but that only means there’s a half more to go. What would that be like for an adventurous Russian kid?

    20.07.2021

  • Essential Summer Activities Checklist

    Last year, we were all forced to alter our plans for the summer, as well as our trusted routines. This year, as the world is gradually reawakening, we’ll have to learn what summer feels like once again. We have gathered the most romantic summer activities we could think of into the handy checklist below so that you can experience your best three months of sun and carelessness – and stay safe doing it. Enjoy! 

    15.06.2021

  • Typical Russian Summer Part 1: The Best Childhood Memories

    Sour cream on your nose, zelenka on your knees… Although the older you get the more opportunities you have, the brightest memories of summer usually come from our childhood. Let’s go undercover to discover all the perks of spending these hot, adventurous, and green months as a kid in a small town somewhere in our immense country.

    07.06.2021

  • Russian Books to Read This Summer

    From timeless classics to easy-reading yet delightful contemporary stories, here are our editorial team’s personal recommendations on summer favorites that will keep you turning pages and learning about Russia in the process.

    20.07.2020

  • Summer Foods for When it’s Hot in St. Petersburg

    We love to eat and we love to share. So this summer, as the temperature is hitting over 30°C and we’re sweltering here at home, we’re also enjoying our favorite food and drinks that keep us refreshed and appreciative of summers in St. Petersburg.

    23.06.2020

  • This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 24-25, 2019

    Stop and smell the roses (or, in this case, gladioli and dahlias) at the verdant Botanical Garden, make a wish at not one but two enchanting lantern festivals, and explore the diversity of modern Russian sculpture at this fun-filled weekend in St. Petersburg!

    21.08.2019

  • Taste Summer Like a Russian

    Summer's got you down with not exactly sweltering temps? You can still pretend like it's August with fruity, fizzy and altogether joyful flavors.

    05.08.2019

  • Unexplored St. Petersburg: Sevkabel Port

    Red-brick industrialism meets wall-size murals, eateries for every taste, and of course, music and performances, at this newest seaside addition to the St. Petersburg hip scene.

    02.08.2019

  • Neon and Crocs: Dress Like a Russian

    Summer brings out the bright colors in St. Petersburg and its inhabitants. Personal style and sense of fashion shine in everything: from bold fashion choices to eccentric hair colors, like those done at the Pokras “spaceship” shop

    22.07.2019