St. Petersburg Things to Do

The park you can see if you peer out the windows during a tour of the Russian Museum is a very popular sun-bathing spot, where locals strip down to the bare minimum to catch the rays after the long winter. It is also where busk... more

The history of this famous exhibition at Nevskii Prospekt 20 goes back to 1825 when the Association of Free Artists presented their works for the first time. Reopened in 1988, the exhibition hosts paintings by many St Petersbur... more

Yet another addition to the rapidly increasing number of sports' bars in the city, All Star Cafe is similarly-equipped and furnished to its competitors, though it is smaller. The usual sporty paraphernalia bedecks the walls but... more

Located in Dostoevskii's kind of dark and romantically dirty corner of St Petersburg, this gallery exhibits works by the famous 'Mitki' group of artists, named after its founder Mitia Shagin. Mitki's style is very recognisable... more

A large complex containing the city's largest ten-pin bowling suite, pool tables and a night-club, Aquatoria is very popular with ordinary Russians in the first two, while the third belongs almost exclusively to New Russians, n... more

Going for a spin on this track gives you an opportunity to drive a small cart and get a big thrill. The karting-centre has got everything you need; experienced staff, modern karts, all the necessary equipment, car parking, and... more

Named after Turgenev's story about a dumb yard-keeper Gerasim who had drowned his dog Mumu at the order of his landowner's wife, the cafe even has the figures of these characters sitting in one of the halls. The atmosphere is v... more

Many churches were closed or torn down during the time of Communism, but not the 18th century St. Nicholas Cathedral. It was one of 15 churches which remained open and working. The ice blue and white cathedral was well known as... more

This café is in a basement, as are many of St Petersburg's eateries. It is conveniently located almost halfway between Dvortsovyi Most (Dvortsovyi Bridge) and Vasileostrovskaia metro station. Situated next to St Petersburg Stat... more

Acts as a magnet when a crucial sporting event is being shown. Important football matches in particular lure both ex-pats and locals from other drinking establishments and space on these occasions at Time Out can be at a premiu... more