St Petersburg

The city was founded under Peter the Great and built with 18th and 19th century Pomp and mainly by European architects the result is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

In St Petersburg you feel and breathe the history in every step. In this beautiful city Autocratic Tsars ruled Russia for two centuries until their fall by the hands of the workers and soldiers in 1917. Russian ballet was born in this city and numerous composers and writers have lived here.

St Petersburg sprawls across the Neva River at the eastern most of the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Finland.

Dont's:
Many old customs still thrive and women are advised to wear a scarf over their heads when entering churches in Russia.

If you are invited to a Russian's home it is proper to bring a gift. Wine, confectionary or a cake is acceptable. Flowers are ok but make sure they are of an odd number as even numbers are for funerals. Once the meal begins it is rude not to accept the food or drink.

When sitting even with strangers it is customary to share your food, drink or even your cigarette.

Winter in Russia are extremely cold due to much of the country being so far north.
From May to early September summer days in the north are long and generally warm. During July and August Russia experiences its wettest months even though it is summer.