My trip to Saint Petersburg was truly special. Because of the sanction against Russia’s invasion to Ukraine, the currency in Russia has become at least 40% weaker since 2015. So it was a good time to visit Saint Petersburg in terms of price...
Many people say Saint Petersburg is one of the most expensive cities in Europe. But this is certainly not true anymore since the economic sanction against Russia by the EU because of their attack on Ukraine. Putting recent and old politics aside, I...
The spilled blood (Savior on the spilled blood) church is probably one of the most recognizable church in the world. The story behind that I remember was a tsar was assasinated here because the people were distressed at the heavy tax he put...
One of my fondest memories in Saint Petersburg was at Peterhof Summer Palace. I just really enjoyed it. There are two parts of this garden called upper garden and lower garden. The upper garden is free. For a free garden, it is nice...
There are two circus in Saint Petersburg. 1.The Bolshoi St Petersburg State One is called The Bolshoi St Petersburg State. This one is the state’s circus. And it has a long history. The website is available in English and you can’t buy...
Frankly, during my research I got the impression that the Hermitage Museum is overcrowded and you will waste a lot of time if you don’t purchase tickets online in advance (it was $18 online if I remember correctly). But I’m glad I...
When you plan for your itinerary for Saint Petersburg, don’t forget to plan for watching a ballet performance. Cost: Minimum 400 rubbles ($7) Duration: 3 Hours It is well worth it! You can watch a ballet show everywhere, and...
Not every bakery worth mentioning, but this joy-filled one on Nevsky Prospect called Kupetz Eliseevs is. You will not miss this shop as it loudly steals your attention with its sugar-coated dolls. And as a matter of fact, it isn’t just a...
If you happen to be in Saint Petersburg for three days and you have no idea what to see, then Saint Isaac’s Cathedral is an easy answer. It’s conveniently located near the Nevsky Prospect and the Hermitage. I know how vague...
