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5 practical and adorable gift ideas from St. Petersburg

5 practical and adorable gift ideas from St. Petersburg

Expats and Russians agree: Everybody loves gifts from Russia

New Holland Island: A guide to St. Petersburg's newest public space

New Holland Island: A guide to St. Petersburg's newest public space

How to have fun, create art and join activities in this new city park

5 must-do experiences for travelers in St. Petersburg

5 must-do experiences for travelers in St. Petersburg

Without them a trip to the northern capital would be a waste of time

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Who says St. Petersburg isn't for cycling? Take our local expert's three hour bike tour

Cycling around St. Petersburg: Visit all major landmarks in 3 hours

St. Petersburg is a perfect city for bike rides with its flat terrain,...

The snow-covered stone idol in one of St. Petersburg's backyards

How Mesoamerican idols turned up in Russia's most European city

In the very heart of St. Petersburg six ancient stone idols have been dug...

The Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna

7 palaces in and around St. Petersburg you should visit right now

There are more than 50 imperial mansions in St Petersburg and its...

Palaces, parks and island fortresses: The timeless wonders that surround St. Petersburg

5 historic destinations near St. Petersburg you should visit right now

The sparkling fountains of Peterhof, the reconstructed Amber Room at the...

A sunset view of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg

Saint Petersburg for two: 5 romantic spots and events

RBTH provides tips for spending a romantic and original St. Valentine’s...

During the celebration of the Hermitage Museum's 250th anniversary with a 3D mapping show “The Ball of History” on Dec. 6, 2014

The jewels in Saint Petersburg's cultural crown: Top 8 museums

St. Petersburg boasts Russia's largest selection of museums and the...

A monument to Ostap Bender in St. Petersburg

Making a wish on a bronze nose: St. Petersburg’s most popular sculptures

St. Petersburg residents and guests of the city rub sculptures as if they...

The best of Russian cuisine as interpreted by a new generation: St. Petersburg's top millennial chefs

5 contemporary Russian dishes you must try in St. Petersburg

Russian cuisine for tourists that consists of chasing vodka with a bite of ...

A view of Saint Petersburg from the roof

St. Petersburg's 7th sky: Who lives on the city's roofs?

Most city residents have no idea of the world above their heads and the...

Orders of knights, tsars moonlighting as Grand Masters of ancient organizations, surreal palaces: what's been going on in Gatchina?

Once upon a time in old Gatchina: A palace built for Maltese knights

In Gatchina, a suburb of St. Petersburg on the shores of Black Lake,...

Peterhof Palace miniature

St. Petersburg in stop motion: The city’s golden age in miniature form

Everybody loves St. Petersburg for its grandiose sights like the Hermitage ...

Autumn in Peter and Paul fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia

5 ways to spend the best fall ever in Saint Petersburg

Guidebooks usually say that the best time to explore St. Petersburg is...

Everybody knows about St. Petersburg's relationship with Europe, but do you know about its American ties?

Discover America in St. Petersburg: 3 unique routes of shared history

St. Petersburg likes foreigners. The city's history is thick with foreign...

Where to see the sea: top destinations for taking in the water in and around St. Petersburg

Top 12 places to see the sea in and around St. Petersburg

There are many places in and around St. Petersburg to dip your toe in the...

White nights in Saint Petersburg

Bar-hopping in St. Petersburg like the locals do

Many Westerners are spoiled for choice when they’re home so what happens...

Choking on jokes

The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg

Insider's guide to Saint Petersburg’s best free places

In this guide to St. Petersburg RBTH shares advice from local residents on ...

When you just need to relax: a guide to the best bathhouses in Russia

A quintessentially Russian experience: Moscow & St. Petersburg’s best...

What can be more quintessentially Russian than a banya? This ancient...

Summertime on the beach in Kurortny district of Saint Petersburg, Russia

‘Kurortny’ district: St. Petersburg’s playground to the north

While most suburban tourism in St. Petersburg focuses on its south, in...

The annual holiday of fountains in Peterhof "Empowerment genius. Sketches of Russian culture"

A never-ending feast: St. Petersburg’s best annual events

St. Petersburg is much more than just a vibrant city: it’s a never-ending...

Christmas tree at holiday fair in central Saint Petersburg

A holiday in St. Petersburg: get the most out of winter in Russia’s...

St. Petersburg can be a great place to spend the New Year’s holidays. It...

Datsan Gunzechoinei, located on the banks of the Bolshaya Neva

The Datsan by the Neva: Celebrating the heritage of Buddhism in St....

Buddhism was incorporated into Russia as early as the 17th century but...