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Concise City Guide of Saint Petersburg, Russia

Concise City Guide of Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Please remember the following things before you visit Saint Petersburg in Russia. Bargaining Bargaining in Saint Petersburg is expected when dealing with street vendors or in markets. Tipping : Services charges are not usually added to restaurant bills, however, a small gratuity (10 – 15 %) is appreciated. Local Cuisine Russia has typical dishes, such as : Borsht, a beetrot soup, Beef Stroganoff, thin slices of beef braised with mushrooms, onions and sour cream, and perhaps the known, Chicken Kiev,…

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Eight Things to See in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Eight Things to See in Saint Petersburg, Russia

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You will see eight things to see in Saint Petersburg, Russia. People from all over the world visit these places for a few reasons. Firstly, these places are getting more and more famous due to global information era. People can get and spread information fast. Secondly, these places really look magnificent. People admire them because of their beauty and antiquity. Lastly, people go to these places to trace the history of the world.    Eight Things to See in Saint…

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The History of Saint Petersburg, Russia

The History of Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Saint Petersburg History. Saint Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great. Tsar Peter the Great was eager to have a great metropolis and port city. To achieve his ambition, then he labored plenty foreign workers to build the city. As soon as the city was completely built, he began to transfer the Government from Moscow to it. From then on, Saint Petersburg became the capital of all Russia. Catherine the Great (1762-1796) continued to build the City…

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Saint Petersburg, Russia

Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Saint Petersburg is situated on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Finland, int he delta of the River Neva, some 400 miles northwest of Moscow. It is considered the most European of all the great cities of Russia, and a living monument to the opulent days of Imperialism. The City, with a population of over 5 million people, boasts the largest sea port in the country and is an important maritime center. It is built on a series of islands…

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