Saint-Petersburg

The city of st. Petersburg today

Peter I founded a new Russian fortress on little Hare Island in the Neva delta in 1703 and called it Sankt-Piterburgh. Work on the fortifications started in 1704; Peter and the city's first governor, Alexander Menshikov, decided to make St. Petersburg the new capital of Russia, which would not suffer in comparison with any other European capital in its splendour and importance. The general design for the city was drawn up by the architects Trezzini, Korobov and Yeropkin. They laid the basis for the planning of the new city with a trident of main avenues fanning out from the Admiralty.

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The history of St. Petersburg

The St.Petersburg is relatively young city according to European and Russian one. Founded in 1703, St.Petersburg is rather young but has wealthy and fascinating history. Since the days of Peter I's "Paradise" and "North Venice" till nowadays St. Petersburg has been living an interesting life.

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City and region maps

Center of the city, City map, Leningrad region map

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Photo Gallery.

Photo of Saint-Petersburg.

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Museums

St.Petersburg has over 100 working museums, the majority of which levies an entry charge. As a rule, foreign tourists are charged more than the Russian.

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Galleries

Anna.
Paintings, bronze, porcelain.

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Theatres and Concert Halls

Mariinsky Opera House. The opera and ballet companies are famous the world over. The Marinsky Theatre was and remains the center of traditional St Petersburg culture, with its leanings towards artistic and aesthetic universalism. The theatre has always imbibed the spiritual heritage of Russian and Western culture.

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Events

National Holidays
March 8 - International Woman's Day
May 1 - Day of Spring and Labour
May 9 - Victory Day

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Restaurants

Restaurants, Bars, Cafe...

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Shopping

It is advisable to purchase the goods needed in brand name shops, avoiding the street sellers- service especially as regards alcohol and foodstuffs.

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Transportation

St.Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system including buses, street cars, trolleybuses, and the Metro system.