St Petersburg Wheelchair Accessibility Guide
Travel can be hard work, especially in an unfamiliar place such as Russia. Naturally, exploring St.Petersburg can become a frustrating duty, especially if you or any of your family
Walking In the Footsteps of Catherine the Great
Have you ever fantasized of trying on the role of a queen? Imagine strolling along the halls of the beautiful palaces featured in HBO’s “Catherine the Great.” You can
Autism Friendly St. Petersburg
What is the status of Autism research in Russia? How inclusive is the environment in St. Petersburg? Are there travel specialists that can help out travellers on the Spectrum? Are there tours, shore excursions or guides that can assist and hold an Autism-friendly tour?
St Petersburg e-Visa Guide
For those of you out of the loop, back in July, the Russian President announced that a new e-visa program would be implemented for tourists traveling to St. Petersburg.
What is the Hermitage Museum? What is its History?
Find out why The Hermitage Museum is the top destination in St. Petersburg and what you can expect to see there. Below, we outline the history of the museum,
Russian Visa No Longer Necessary for Some Tourists Traveling to St. Petersburg
Applying for a Russian visa is a notoriously inconvenient and expensive process, with no guarantee that you will be granted a visa. Further, tourists are often required to show
The Top 10 Things to See and Do in St. Petersburg
If you are coming to St. Petersburg by cruise ship, check out our ranking of the Top Ten Best Things to Do in St.Petersburg and find an answer for what to see and do in this beautiful city.
St. Petersburg is a unique city — European, Russian, Soviet, and Asian influences have shaped its architectural styles. And it is fantastically beautiful — it boasts hundreds of shining spires, monumental cathedrals, grand palaces, gilded domes, and endless canals….
What is Pavlovsk Palace?
What is Pavlovsk Palace?
Pavlovsk is the name of the summer palace, as well as the name of the town where the palace is located. Pavlovsk
Church on The Spilled Blood
Church on the Spilled Blood is the most magnificent cathedrals in St. Petersburg, and definitely is the most memorable. See for yourself why this cathedral is called the ‘Jewel’
Kokoshnik: The Cornerstone of the Traditional Russian Costume
Kokoshnik is the most important and beautiful part of Russian National dress. Historically, a kokoshnik is a headdress worn by married women. This kind of head garment was extremely heavy and expensive. This is why Kokoshniks were used as a dowry that was always handed down with care and reverence from generation to generation.