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The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia, possesses some of the richest collections of Persian art. With a collection of over 3 million art works, put together throughout two centuries and a half, the Museum presents the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century...

Banya is one of the most ancient traditions of the Russian people. Russian steam bath is a full-fledged philosophy, as well as invigorative pleasure compared to nothing and true relief for one’s soul...

It's well worth the walk from Nevsky to find this excellent little restaurant. The friendly and patient staff are helpful to navigate their exotic menu...

This vast private mansion, or villa, which was the home of the Russian classical poet Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin (1743-1816), consists of three buildings on the banks of the Fontanka River. Visitors to the museum will have the chance to see restored interiors from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as well as a numerous exhibitions devoted to cultural life in St. Petersburg during the period and to the infancy of Russian literature...

September 20-23 Petrogradsky district of the city will turn to unique art space, where one may see art objects from all over the world and take part in lectures, master-classes and performances.

This mansion, built for Alexander Kelch, one of Russia's richest men, was designed by three different architects each of whom contributed their own ideas and solutions. The splendid facade takes its inspiration from French Renaissance models, the courtyard is predominantly Gothic, the servants' quarters are Art Nouveau, while the interiors opt for the ornate luxury of Baroque and Rococo...

Located on the very center of St Petersburh, 19th century restaurant served Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and Tchaikovsky among others...

No scenes, no distance, you can become part of the action. The most valuable thing in this interaction is that all people speak the same language - the language of interaction...

The mansion of Alexander Polovtsov, Jr on Kamenny Island is one of the finest examples of the Russian neoclassical revival  in St. Petersburg of the early 20th century. This majestic, strictly symmetrical building was constructed 1911-1913

On a warm summer evening Grad Petrov terrace is the perfect place in St. Petersburg to relax with a glass of good beer. Beautiful views across Neva River to the Admiralty, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Winter Palace are practically unbeatable. This fairly small establishment is not habitually packed, but that is no reflection on the food and drink on offer....

The real tournament, full contact fighting and medieval crafts fair will take place in Saint Petersburg this summer. The Battle of the Neva features spectacular mass battles, fighting and jousting tournament in the very center of St. Petersburg....

This mansion, named after the 19th century senator Alexander Polovtsov the elder, is located in the very centre of St. Petersburg, not far from St. Isaac's Cathedral. While from the outside this unostentatious neoclassical building may seem unremarkable, inside it houses genuine masterpieces of interior design, displaying all the luxury and magnificence of the era.

Every year, Dostoyevsky Day is celebrated in St. Petersburg on the first Saturday in July...

This exemplary model of art nouveau was built 1904-1906 by Alexander von Hohen for the ballerina Mathilde Kschessinska. A prima ballerina was dancing at the Imperial Ballet (now the Mariinsky Theatre), and she owed her renown and her considerable wealth not only to her unquestionable talent, but also to her romantic affairs with three Grand Dukes of the Romanov family, including the future Tsar Nicholas II...

«Imperial Gardens of Russia» is an annual celebration of landscape art, the main event of which is the exhibition of landscape compositions, garden installations, and art objects...

Where to eat: Russkaya (Russian) Ryumochnaya #1
When you are in the city center, and probably have just visited Kochubey mancion (per our recent advice), nothing can prevent you from enjoying delicious food and Russian vodka to the neibourhood...

23 June 2018: Scarlet Sails
The Scarlet Sails is the biggest celebration in St. Petersburg, which became one of the most famous public event in Europe...

Kochubey Mansion
The Kochubey Mansion is a superb example of mid-19th century architecture. Built for Prince Mikhail Kochubey (1816-1876), it was completed in 1857 to designs by Harald von Bosse in the then-fashionable Renaissance Revival style and is popularly known in St. Petersburg as the "House with Moors".
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Stereoleto (in Russian means literally Stereo Summer) based in St.Petersburg is the oldest independent international annual summer festival of contemporary and alternative music in Russia with unforgettable atmosphere, perfect music content and excellent reputation established over the years of existence of the event.

Wanna join the festival, take part in soccer (football) event #1 and enjoy St Peterburg city center?
We have something to offer!!!