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Tourist in Saint Petersburg, Russia
City Guide
Information about the sights and history of the city.
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg Travel Wiki
Travel to Saint Petersburg
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Saint Petersburg
The second largest city in Russia might just have the largest heart. St. Petersburg has always been at the center of Russian culture and this is reflected in the various name changes it has undergone. In the 20th century alone, it was also called Petrograd and Leningrad before being changed back to its...
Recommended tours in Saint Petersburg
Have a look at some recommended tours and attractions in the city, jump the queue, save money and time.
We have partnered with one of the most popular tour and guide bureau in the city, which can offer you some quality experiences – have a look at the offers and get inspiration on what to see and do.
Sightseeing Tours And Tickets - Jump The Queue
Going on a sightseeing tour? - Save time and money, book tours in advance.
Are you visiting this city for the first time and need inspiration on what to see and do ?, then have a look here for a range of popular tours and attractions.
Check the list and have a look at recommendations from guests who have tried the tours and attractions before you.
- Which are the best attractions ?
- How much cost a city tour ?
- Can i go on a city walking tour ?
- Tours of the most popular sights
Have a look and get inspiration based on independent reviews and recommendations from other visitors.
Good to know in Saint Petersburg and Russia
Biggest City Russia
Facts about Russia, Biggest city
What are the name of the biggest city Russia, and how big are city by population.
Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual.
Last update august 2017
Food Russia, Local Dishes
Russia has an interesting local kitchen. Below you can see some of the local dishes you maybe would like to try during a vacation.
One of the things you should try when travelling around the world is absolutely the local food. Generally you should be able to eat exactly the same as the locals - off course, if the streets are littered with dead bodies, then maybe it is worth to think twice before ordering some local food.
An American Testing...
Football experience in Saint Petersburg
It’s known that the Russians consider two cities as capitals of their country. Moscow is business capital and Saint Petersburg is the a cultural one.
During the Soviet era Moscow was also a football capital, but in 21st century everything has changed.
Zenit was founded in 1925 as a union of two factory teams “Bolshevik” and “Stalinets”. The club was always adored in the city, but wasn’t able to make much of an impact in the Soviet League. This limited success...
Money Russia, Local Currency, Ruble
Money in Russia (notes and coins)
Russias legal tender is called Ruble (RUB).
1 Ruble = 100 kopeyka.
Coins in circulation:
1₽, 2₽, 5₽, 10₽ Ruble coins
1 коп., 5 коп., 10 коп., 50 коп coins
Notes in circulation:
5₽, 10₽, 50₽, 100₽, 200₽, 500₽, 1,000₽, 2,000₽, 5,000₽ Ruble notes.
Russian National Bank
National Tourist Information Russia
Traveladvisor in Russia: Are you going on a vacation you can get lots of free and professional help, traveladvice and information from the National Tourism Organisation.
Discover the country and the cities getting the most out of your vacation with the professional help from the people who knows their country and their culture the best.
Russia Tourism Authority
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For a country that encompasses an area of over 10.5 million square miles, it is no coincidence most people know very little about Russia,...
Pulkovo Saint Petersburg Airport (LED)
Pulkovo Saint Petersburg Airport
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IATA: LED
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Recommended accomodation in Saint Petersburg
Are you visiting the city for the first time and need a place to stay ?, then have a look here for inspiration and travel advice.
See a list with recommended hotels, hostels and apartments based on reviews from guests and users, data is delivered by TrustYou.
Look for a luxury stay, looking for budget accomodation or you just want to stay in a popular place with good recommendations.
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