Description

Saint Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the cultural capital of Russia, the nation’s important business and academic center.

Saint Petersburg is often called Venice of the North, thanks to its location on the island of the Neva River estuary, and more than 90 rivers and canals that branch out all over the city and give its own charm.

Another name – “Northern Palmira” - reflects the orientation of the architecture of St. Petersburg to the traditional foundations of the European architecture, based on the ancient past. The best artists and architects like George Mattarnovi, Jean-Baptiste Leblon, Domenico Trezzini, Giacomo Quarenghi, Rastrelli, Auguste Montferrand from around Europe took part in the construction and creation of the architectural appearance of St. Petersburg.

Saint Petersburg is famous for its incredibly rich cultural life all year round filled with all kinds of events, productions, concerts and festivals, many of which are known not only in Russia but all around the globe. The hallmark of the city such as “The Festival of Light”, “An Ice Breaker Festival”, the birthday of Saint Petersburg, the holiday of graduates “Scarlet sails”, “River carnival” and others attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.