Bolshekhtinskoie Kladbishche (Bolshekhtinskoe Cemetery)

This cemetery is 70 hectares. In the eastern section of the cemetery lie common graves of the 'Defenders of Leningrad', those who perishe...

This is a metal three-part bridge 334.3 meters long and 23.5 meters wide which crosses the river not far from the Smol'nyi Institut. It w...

This cathedral attached to Smolnyi Monastyr (Smolnyi Convent) was built according to the design of, V. Rastrelli, a famous 18th century a...

This building was designed in 1806 by D. Kvarengi. It was initially destined to be a closed educational institute for girls of the nobili...

This is a big bar with huge ambition to match. It has a quite bewildering range of things to eat, drink and be entertained by. There's a...

The most striking sight as you enter this park these days is some blood red graffiti demanding "Bring Lenin back!". This has been written...

Devoted to the named 18th century military general Aleksander Suvorov, the museum building resembles a Russian fortress. Founded on his b...

Live concerts and DJs are the way to go at Music Club Zoccolo. Talented upcoming as well as well-known artists are invited to the club to...

BKZ Oktyabrsky is one of the premier concert halls of St. Petersburg, that attracts viewers from all across Russia as well as the world....

Tsokol is reputed for its live music entertainment that specializes in hardcore metal, punk and rock music. Occupying the same space as t...

Somewhat out on a limb in St Petersburg in terms of its awkward location near Smolnyi Cathedral) , its good-quality y...

State-side travelers will feel right at home in this American-themed restaurant. Decor includes a car-settee a la 'Pulp Fiction,' an Ame...

The pirozhkis at this eatery are very popular with locals who live and work nearby. Extremely inexpensive,  each of these small pies come...

Situated about ten minutes walk from Nevskii Prospekt to the south, the miniature train engine thrusting out the fron...

Within waving distance of the man's statue, Dostoevsky is a spacious cafe whose friendly young staff give lie to the popular image of Rus...

The name of this no-holds-barred Russian-style cafe translated, means roughly, 'Bliny with your Mother-in-Law', which given the lay-out o...

A log-cabin interior, staff dressed up as 'muzhiks' and heavily-garnished meals in the typically Russian manner, make this restaurant a n...

Located in the Grand Hotel Europe, this elegant setup is ideal for a cozy tête-à-tête or corporate lunches. Unusual l...

There are a plethora of Chinese options for diners in St. Petersburg, but this restaurant situated within the Grand Hotel E...

This is a hectic, around-the-clock bistro cafe, very conveniently-located, with a reliable menu consisting of familiar but high-quality R...