St.Petersburg Travel Guide

Fresh information for your stay in St. Petersburg, Russia. Guide written by locals. Ask us if you need tips or advice.

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Private boat trips in St Petersburg can now be booked through a major Russian super‑app.
Here’s how it works and what visitors should know.
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🚇Planning a trip to St. Petersburg? Here’s a simple breakdown of how the metro works and how to use it like a local.
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The Amber Room is not just “one of those masterpieces that attract visitors to St. Petersburg.”
Quite often,it becomes the very reason people travel here.
Beyond its obvious beauty, the Amber Room fascinates with its unusual, rich,and mysterious history.
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Visit to The Hermitage Museum: Tickets, Tips, What To See
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📹A camera shows up on St. Petersburg’s nudist beach. Officials complain, naturists stay.

🏖️The Dunes remain the Dunes.
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A clear 2026 guide to public transport in Saint Petersburg: metro, buses, suburban trains, fares, and travel cards — explained simply and without confusion.
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Watching Drawbridges In St. Petersburg: Timetable, Map, Warnings And Tips
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No, these photos aren’t from the 70s or 80s — they were taken in spring 2026.
With recent internet outages in Russia, old‑style newspaper boards at bus stops suddenly don’t feel so outdated anymore.
And yes — happy International Internet Day )

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🌐 Moscow is experiencing recurring internet disruptions, especially in the city center.
✍️ Our article breaks down the causes, the impact on navigation and payments, and the best ways to stay online using Wi‑Fi, offline maps, and backup tools.
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The historic “Crosses” Prison (Kresty) has opened for guided tours — a rare opportunity to see St. Petersburg’s darkest and oldest detention complex before major restoration begins.
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✈️Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia, is advising travelers after Middle East airspace closures led to flight cancellations, including routes to Dubai.
Passengers should check airline websites for real‑time updates and rebooking options.
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Exhibition Masters Of Old Netherlandish Engraving At The Hermitage Until June 2 https://t.co/1LQyN93WQV

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Adult guests of St. Petersburg hotels will be required to pay a resort fee of 100 rubles per person per day (nearly $10) starting from April 1, 2024. There are exceptions. Details below.
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Closure of Russia — Estonia Border Crossing Alters Bus Travel Logistics https://t.co/qI816UUTmp

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Airport Pulkovo Aims to Welcome Middle Eastern Travelers More Effectively
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The Finnish diplomatic mission shut its doors, lowered the national flag, bid farewell to St. Petersburg, and transferred all its functions to the Finnish Embassy in Moscow.
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March 5 in St. Petersburg, Russia, be like...

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@RadioFireball Neither we.

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Overnight coach service by Lux Express Group between St. Petersburg and Tallinn will become daily as of March 1.

The company cites rising traffic as a driver for the decision. Out of 350 flights a month at least 10 are sold out.

A good sign.

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@DITOGAMESch I was not excited, to be honest.

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@jonnytickle O, thanks for this. We'll definitely make a pit stop there.