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• The Hidden Treasures of St. Petersburg — a Quick Guide to Visiting St. Petersburg’s Suburbs

  As the new tests and deadlines approach, so does the Indian Summer — which is deemed the best time for visiting St. Petersburg’s many suburbs, their historical sights and beautiful park ensembles. Such places as the Amber Room in Pushkin or Petergof’s fountains are among St. Petersburg’s most famous tourist attractions. Still, there’s a lot more to the region than these two popular destinations.

  19.09.2016

• The Shock of the New — Latest Developments in St. Petersburg Theater Part 2

  In the first part of this series on St. Petersburg, we delved deep into the variety of idiosyncratic work that can be found on some of St. Petersburg’s larger stages. In this second instalment, we’re heading straight for the fringes to find something even more delightfully peculiar. And there could perhaps be no better place to start than the tiny "Osobnyak' or "Mansion' theater tucked away under an arch behind Kamennoostrovskiy Prospekt on Petrogradskaya.

  09.09.2016

• The Shock of the New — Latest Developments in St. Petersburg Theater. Part 1

  It’s entirely fitting — given that the city of St. Petersburg is one of the great neoclassical wonders of the world — that its' pillared and porticoed theaters should be jam-packed with some of the most traditional and ultra-classical performances ever seen on stage.

  02.09.2016

• Go Outside for Free: September Events in St. Petersburg

  Summer holidays 2016 are coming to the end — it seems that there is nothing else for students to do but look back at their summer by scrolling through all their photos on Instagram and get ready for diving into a classroom routine as well. However you shouldn’t get bored because St. Petersburg offers you tons of events for time beguiling You don’t even have to save up because here is what you can do in September for free.

  29.08.2016

• A Vegetarian’s Guide to St. Petersburg

  Creamy hummus, fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies as well as traditional Russian Solyanka and Borsch soups are just some of the sumptuous dishes that vegetarians and vegans can enjoy in St. Petersburg. But there is so much more — Veggie Cafes, Restaurants, Supermarkets, a veritable galaxy of meat-free options. Here are some tips for you about how to adhere to your principles and feel good while you are living here.

  04.08.2016

• Look at Neptune and Visit a Warship: St. Petersburg Continues to Celebrate Navy Day

  Don’t miss one of the most remarkable mid-summer events in St. Petersburg — a celebration in honor of the 320th anniversary of the Russian Navy foundation, which will take place on July 31. On this day you can admire warships decorated with ceremonial banners, listen to music at open air concerts and then enjoy fireworks in the night sky.

  29.07.2016