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Things to do in St Petersburg

Sightseeing

Russkiy Muzyei (Russian Museum)

The State Russian Museum is often overshadowed by the grand Hermitage, but the sprawling galleries contain the world's finest collection of...

Khram Spas-na-Krovi (Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood)

Modelled after the famous St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, the Church on Spilled Blood was built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was...


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Shopping

Many of the most famous stores in St Petersburg hide behind richly embellished Italianate, art Nouveau or art deco facades. Popular purchases include vodka, caviar (although it is illegal to take...

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Events

March
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Maslenitsa

The start of Russian Lent, celebrated with feast of blinis at homes and restaurants across the city.

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April
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Dyen Kosmonavtiki (Cosmonauts Day)

Celebration of Russia's role in space exploration.

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