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DLT Department Store

DLT Department Store (Dom Leningradskoi Torgovli) is one
of the oldest department stores in St. Petersburg. While the
building which you can see today dates back to 1908, the
history of the site goes back to the days of Peter the Great,
belonging to the mansion of Artemy Volynsky (1789-1840)
a remarkable figure from the 18th century who climbed
through the ranks from soldier to become a diplomat and
eventually governor of Kazan. In a sobering reminder of the
danger of rising too high, he fell foul of court politics and
was arrested and executed after being accused of treason.
In 1836 the mansion was taken over by a hotel called the
Volkovskie Rooms and its famous guests included the composer Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) the founder of the nationalist school of Russian composers and often regarded
as the father of Russian classical music and writer Mikhail
Saltykov-Shchedrin (1826-1889) considered one of the
most prominent 19th century Russian satirists.
In 1900 the building was purchased by the Guards Economic Society who opened the current building in 1909
as the House of the Guards Economic Society, or simply referred to as the Guards Discount Shop. The Guards
Economic Society was formed in the late 19th century as
a reaction to the low wages paid to military officers and
the high cost of living in Russias capital city. The officers
came to the conclusion that by forming a cooperative they
could acquire necessary items at a much better rate and after receiving a donation from Tsar Alexander III in 1892 the
officers were able to establish their first department store.
Despite the bargains which were available at the new department store, it had been designed so that it should be
no less luxurious than the most fashionable department
stores in Paris. The second stage of the construction was
completed in 1913 and this building has been preserved
throughout the tumultuous events of the 20th century.
The new department store created a sensation in St. Petersburg at the time offering products and service that
was hitherto unknown in Russia while the prices were no

higher than the average price elsewhere in the city. One
important difference with the new department store was
that they had a strict policy of fixed prices, whereas other
shops around the city thought little of altering the prices
in accordance to the wealth and naivety of the customer.
Following the 1917 Revolution the department store was
taken over by the Soviet government and became the First
State Department Store and the activities of the organisation were expanded to include the manufacture of toys as
well baking bread and brewing non- alcoholic drinks. In
1935 it was renamed Dom Leningradskoi Torgovli (Leningrad Trade House) or DLT for short and has become famous
throughout Russia under this name.
It is rumoured that when the decision was made to rename
the department store in 1935 was made, the original intention was to change its name to the Leningrad House of
Trade which in Russian would give it the initials DLT. However, the more politically savvy realised that these initials
coincided with those of Stalins personal enemy Lev Davidovich Trotsky and so the politically correct name of DLT
was chosen.
During the Blockade of Leningrad (1941-1944) the building suffered severe damage from German artillery but was
rapidly repaired in the post war years. From 1965 the department store changed its focus and sold a wide range of
childrens toys soon becoming the most popular family
shop in the city.
In 2005, Mercury received the rights to redevelop the department store and turn it into a premium class shopping
centre. As part of the redevelopment work the size of the
shopping area has been doubled from 9,000 to 18,000
square metres by turning warehouse space into shopping
space and opening up an additional two storeys.
DLT Department store
QD-2, Bol. Konyushennaya ul. 21-23,
MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 648 08 48, www.dlt.ru.
Where to watch the World Cup

Russian summer menu
Roof terraces
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Foreword
Nightlife
In the News
What to see
Arrival & Getting Around
City Basics
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Language
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The Essentials
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Hermitage 52
Old Soviet Tours
57
Where to stay 61
Culture & Events 12
Interview with concierge
62
Concerts, festivals and exhibitions

Footbal news
Summer festivals
Shopping
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Features
Smolny District
Nevsky prospekt
St.Petersburgs historical outskirts
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Expat & Lifestyle 66

The Expat Experience
67
Business
68
Maps & Index
69
Moscow
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Foreword
In the News
Finally the glorious Russian summer is upon us and St.

Petersburg has completed its transformation from cold
snowbound northern city to a warm and sunny summer
paradise. Warm weather and the arrival of the midnight sun
means it is time for the summer festivals to begin, and this
year St. Petersburg has a bumper selection of cultural delights for all tastes: rock, pop, jazz, classical, electronic and
more! Check out our special feature on page 17. For sport
fans this summer is of course important because of the FIFA
World Cup. Even if you dont have a ticket to Brazil but still
want to watch the games, check out the list of sport bars
and restaurants weve chosen for you on page 30.
Im sure that you already know that and are totally prepared for this, but I just cant not mention our pride White
Nights. Yes, those White Nights make St. Petersburg famous
all over the globe. I have lived my whole life here and every
summer when I walk at night down one of the majestic
embankments watching the bridges going up, I always feel
just as happy and excited as I did the first time I saw it. It
is breathtaking, spectacular, gorgeous and it is unique to
St. Petersburg. So join the crowd of happy tourists and locals and watch this grand spectacle. By the way, the longer
the night the better the excuse to spend more time in nice
bars and restaurants. St. Petersburg is open 24/7 and a lot
of places, especially in summer, are open till morning. So
after watching the bridges you can go and enjoy one of the
many open terraces in the city centre. Enjoy and have fun!
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On our summer cover you see the classic Soviet Volga.
You can have a city tour on this fascinating car! Read
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June 12 is another opportunity to relax and enjoy the Russian lifestyle. The day officially celebrates the Russian Federation declaring independence from the Soviet Union back
in 1990 but most Russians seem to agree that this is more
a pretext for enjoying summer rather bearing a deeper,
political meaning. Concerts and fireworks are the order of
the day, accompanied by good friends and the obligatory
toasts. Government awards are also given out on this day as
Russians celebrate what it means to be Russian.
No smoking in russia
St. Petersburg was founded as a port city and 25 July is the

day when the city celebrates its thousands of naval officers.
Typically the celebrations take place along the Neva near
the Winter Palace and Admiralty where a whole flotilla of
warships decked in flags will be on display and the ships
crews will be out partying and meeting with friends and
family. The historic naval base of Kronshtadt in the north of
the city will also have special parades and chances to look
around the warships. As usual and in spite of the obvious
lack of darkness at this time of year there will no doubt be a
fireworks display! Expect plenty of rowdiness.
Those of you who have got used to Russias relaxed laws on

smoking tobacco products are in for a shock. As of June 1 it
is illegal to smoke in bars and restaurants. The new regulations will also make it harder to purchase cigarettes with
many of the small shops and kiosks losing the right to sell
tobacco products. People in breach of the new laws can be
fined 500-1,500 Rbl and if they were smoking in a childrens
playground the fine will be as high as 2,000-3,000 Rbl. The
price of cigarettes is also set to increase with additional
taxes knocking the price up another 8 Rbl.
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of the largest ranges of beer in Europe. Apart from their
standard 14 beers on tap the bar also offers more than
400 different types of bottled beer and 30 ciders from
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Born in 1799 Pushkins

spirit still holds Russia
in his sway. Children
still learn his poems at
school, foreign students
finally feel like they
know Russian when
they are able to read
his stories and poetry.
Pushkin was both a romantic and a revolutionary. He
is most famous for his poem Eugene Onegin (
) and The Captains Daughter. Steeped in the
spirit of romanticism Pushkin fought 29 duels before
being slain in the prime of his writing career when he
was only 37. Honour Russias bard by visiting his museum or going to a literary reading but learn from
his death and steer clear of dueling!
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Arriving & Getting Around

St. Petersburg has excellent public transport. The metro system is amazing - attractive and efficient, it is the fastest way
to get across town or into the central city. If you find Cyrillic
a bit of a squiggle, youll love the metro as it has transliterations for all the stations. To navigate your way from the metro station to your destination you have a choice of buses,
minibuses (marshrutky), trolleybuses and trams - these are
less user friendly but once you know the routes and when
to get off, they make getting around the city a breeze. If you
want to hop into something a little more comfortable, you
can always take a taxi.
Arriving in town
Arriving by bus
St. Petersburg has several bus stations, so make sure you
know where you are going before you leave.
The central bus station (www.avokzal.ru) is a bit out of
the way at Naberezhnaya Obvodnogo kanala 36, which is
a short taxi-ride (around 200-300Rbl) to the centre of town
and about a 15-minute walk to metro Ligovsky pr.
Eurolines buses (www.eurolines.ru) arrive at Baltiskaya
metro station where you can take a taxi or just enter into
the metro system. To find your way into the city centre
make a bee-line for Nevsky Prospekt. Some bus companies
have stops at the citys main hotels. The proliferation of bus
companies operating out of St. Petersburg means that you
could be dropped off at a number of different bus stops.
The main rule of thumb is to find your way to the nearest
metro station or take a taxi.
Arriving by car
Are you driving your car all the way to Russia? Remember the following: your National and International Drivers
licence, registration and insurance documents for the car
and, of course, your passport with a valid Russian visa. At
the border, ask for an Immigration Card and make sure it is
stamped! Stay on the main roads, as you might get pulled
over for accidentally straying into a military zone (no, that is
not a joke). Traffic police (recognizable by or or
) might also fine you for not having a fire extinguisher,
a first-aid kit, or for exceeding the speed limit, which on the
highway varies between 80 and 110 km/h.
The normal procedure for pumping gas is that you first pay
for a certain amount and then start filling up your tank.
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Arriving & Getting Around

The Traffic Police have stops when you enter a new zone
of jurisdiction. You are required to proceed slowly and
there is a chance you might get pulled off. Dont overpay
the traffic police: the official penalty for driving 20-40km
too fast is 300Rbl, for 60km over the limit, it costs between 1000 and 1,500Rbl. Driving through a red light
will cost 700Rbl and not wearing a seatbelt will cost
500Rbl. Most of the policemen do not speak English,
which might make things difficult, or perhaps very easy.
In towns the speed limit is around 60 km/h, but road
conditions often force you to drive more carefully and
thus more slowly.
Arriving by plane
St. Petersburgs international terminal Pulkovo is located in the south of the city (metro Moskovskaya). The
airport offers the usual shops and restaurants within the
terminal building and hotels nearby. Keep your eyes
open for the ATM machines and money exchanges (obmen valyuty) if you urgently need some roubles. If you
want to relax with a coffee and cake before being collected or trying to find your way into the city, be aware
that the airport prices have been known to cause heart
failure!
Getting into town: To get into the city centre you can
take Bus 39 or mini-bus (marshrutka) 39 to Moskovskaya Metro Station (seven stops it will take 15-25
minutes depending on traffic) and then take the metro
into town (another seven stops in the metro about 1520 minutes). Once you are in the metro system you can
get to most parts of town quickly. Keep you eyes open for
maps of the metro system if you need to find a particular
station.
If you choose to take a taxi, beware of the airport taxi drivers! They are notorious for overcharging, asking 1500Rbl
and up for the 18-km ride to the city centre. Always agree
on a fare before getting in, keeping in mind that a reasonable price shouldnt exceed 700-800Rbl.
Departing St. Petersburg by train: If youd just like to get

out of the city for the day, local trains (electrichky) cheaply
connect the villages and suburbs to St. Petersburg. Electrichky to Gatchina, Lomonosov and Peterhof depart from
Baltic (Baltiisky) station, from Finlyandsky you can visit
Viburg, and Pushkin and Pavlovsk are covered by Vitebsky.
There may be no toilets, but if you forgot to bring ice cream,
band-aids or knife sharpeners a vender might be wandering the aisle with just what you need.
Baltisky station
QC-4, Nab. Obvodnogo kan. 120, MBaltiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 457 28 59, www.ozd.rzd.ru.
Finlyandsky station
QE-1, Pl. Lenina 6, MPl. Lenina, tel. (+7) 812 436 67 46,
www.ozd.rzd.ru.
Ladozhsky station
QZanevsky pr. 73, MLadozhskaya, tel. (+7) 812 436 53
10, www.ozd.rzd.ru.
Moskovsky station
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 85, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812 457
44 28, www.ozd.rzd.ru.
Vitebsky station
QD-4, Zagorodny pr. 52, MPushkinskaya, tel. (+7) 812
457 59 39, www.ozd.rzd.ru.
Public transport
Arriving by train
Arriving in St. Petersburg by train is convenient. All the train
stations are located next to metro stations, so you simply
need to step off the train and enter into the bowels of St.
Petersburgs underground system and find your way to the
metro station nearest your destination.
Vitebsk (Vitebsky) station is the destination for trains from
the Baltic States and Eastern Europe. Trains from Finland
arrive at the Finland (Finlyandksy) station and Ladozhsky
station, while Moscow (Moskovsky) station is the hub for
Moscow bound trains. Long distance trains within Russia
arrive and depart from Moskovsky and Ladozhsky stations. There are taxi stands outside every station and the
drivers there usually charge less than the ones waiting to
pounce on the station platforms. If you are arriving from
midnight onwards be prepared for city transport difficulties. The metro system will be closed for the night and
during summer the bridges will be open - which depending on where your accommodation is might mean substantial delays.
Petersburg residents get around the city using a variety of

transport options. The fastest and most efficient is the metro. On above-ground transportation you can buy tickets
from the conductor or driver (25Rbl for bus, tram, trolleybus) and up to 35Rbl for a marshrutka (mini-bus). All forms
of transport work from around 06:00 to just after midnight.
Official taxis are inexpensive by European standards and
there is also the possibility of getting an independent
driver.
St. Petersburgs metro is one of the deepest in the world
and one of the most beautiful. Central stations and those
on the red line are particularly impressive, featuring tons
of Soviet symbology in bronze, glass and stone. Its also
fast and efficient and, during peak time, you wont need
to wait more than three minutes for a ride. The metro runs
from 06:00 till around 00:30. First, youll need to buy a token (zheton). Zhetons cost 28Rbl and can be bought from
the window labelled kassa. There are five different metro
lines, and to change lines, you usually need to change stations. There are underground passageways linking adjacent
stations like Sadovaya/Sennaya Pl. and Nevsky pr./Gostiny
Dvor. When you arrive at a station, it can be difficult to see
the name of where you are. You will hear the arrival station
announced, followed by the name of the next stop. This
can be confusing, so its best to count your stops. In rush
hour, the metro can get a bit hectic and its at this time you
can see Petersburgers at their very worst: pushing, shoving
and queue-cutting.
Buses and trolleybuses are another option and they have
the advantage of allowing you to take in the architecture of
the city, sometimes very slowly and often over the leather-
covered shoulders of a local commuter. Scrolling banners

above the drivers cabin will list the next destination. Many
also feature pre-recorded announcements for the current
and following stop. Routes are indicated on window placards positioned on the side of each bus and trolley.
The marshrutka is a mini-bus taxi which follows a fixed
route. The marshrutka concept emerged in the 90s as a
reaction to overcrowded public transport. These days,
they go just about everywhere within the city and out to
the suburbs. Sadly, they no longer run on Nevsky, which
disconnects them from much of the centre. They have set
departure points, but otherwise, when you see the number
you want, just hail it down like a taxi. To pay, hand your fare
(up to 35Rbl) to the driver or to the person in front of you.
When you want to get off, yell out loudly, ostanovite pozhaluista, and the driver will come to a screeching halt.
TaxiS
Taxis in St. Petersburg are relatively cheap. If you phone a
legitimate taxi company, youll be quoted an exact price for
the journey. Unfortunately, not all of these companies have
English-speaking operators but in many big companies
you can book a taxi online:
Angel Taxi, (+7) 812 777 20 10, www.angel-taxi.com
Taxi 068, tel. (+7) 812 068, www.taxi068.ru
Taxi 7000000, tel. (+7) 812 700 00 00, www.taxi7000000.ru
New Yellow Taxi, (+7) 812 600 88 88, www.peterburg.
nyt.ru
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City Basics
Language
Be on guard!
useful phrases
Avoid attracting unwanted attention by not speaking

loudly in your mother tongue, or walking the streets
if you have been drinking. If you are of African, Arab,
or Asian descent exercise caution, particularly at night.
Basic frases
No/Yes
Hello
Goodbye
Thank you
Sorry/excuse me
Please
I don't understand
Do you speak
English?
Help!
I don't want
02 - Emergency hotline. If you have problems and

dont speak Russian it may be better to call the English language tourist helpine (+7) 812 300 33 33.
The Tourist Information office, Ul. Sadovaya 14, can
help you file a police report. Your consulate can help
you if your passport has been stolen. The police here
generally look for any excuse to fine you, so photocopy
your passport and visa. Make sure that you always carry
a few photocopies; if the police stop you (they check
Russians all the time too) then show them the photocopy rather than the original.
pocket dictionary:
Belye Nochi
Eternal daylight comes to St. Petersburg at the end of May when
the White Nights (belye nochi) begin. During the belye nochi
many locals begin to suffer from bessonitsa (insomnia) and the
desire to stay out and tusit (drink and party) gets stronger. At
its peak (usually during the first weeks of June) St. Petersburg,
which is positioned on the 59thb parallel, usually only sees
about one or two hours of a kind half-darkness. So prepare to say
da svidaniya (goodbye) to your vnutrennie chasy (body clock)!
Registration
Remember that you must be registered within 7 days of
your arrival in Russia (excluding weekends and public holidays). Hotels are legally obliged to register you within 24
hours of arrival. Many travel agencies can also register you.
If you dont get registered on time, you can expect serious
problems when leaving, ranging from paying a fee, to missing your flight while officials interrogate you.
Money
The national currency is the rouble (Rbl). Banknotes come
in denominations of 50, 100, 500, 1,000 and 5,000. Rouble
coins come in 1, 2, 5 and 10Rbl. There are 100 kopeks to a
rouble and kopek coins come in 5, 10 and 50. Its illegal to
pay in dollars or euros. Find ATMs at most metro stations,
banks and large hotels.
Foreigner Prices
The foreigner price is a hangover from the good old days
of Intourist-organised Soviet travel. At some theatres and
museums, foreigners are required to pay two to five times
more than the Russian price. Ouch! These institutions insist
that Russian tickets are subsidised with foreigners paying the
real price. If you have a document (propusk), which says you
work or study in Russia, you can usually get the local price.
Alcohol
The traditional Russian alcoholic drink is of course vodka.
The most traditional way to drink it is straight as a shot, followed by a salty snack. Beer (pivo) is now the most popular
alcoholic drink in Russia and Sovietskoye shampanskoye
(Soviet champagne) is the national party drink. Take note
that you cannot buy alcohol in shops that is above 0,5%
between 22:00 and 11:00.
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Culture & Events

Welcome to the cultural capital of Russia! After a days hoofing it through the finest museums and historical locations,
you can watch a play, ballet, opera or circus performance
any and every night you choose.
theatres
Alexandrinsky Theatre
QE-3, Pl. Ostrovskogo 2, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 312
15 45, www.alexandrinsky.ru.
Imperial Hermitage Theatre
QC-2, Dvortsovaya nab. 34, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 966 37 76, www.balet-spb.ru.
Mariinsky Theatre
QC-3, Teatralnaya pl. 1, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812 326
41 41, www.mariinsky.ru.
Mikhailovsky Theatre
QD-2, Pl. Iskusstv 1, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 595 43
19, www.mikhailovsky.ru. Ticket office: daily 11:00 19:00, break 15:00 - 16:00.
Saint Petersburg Opera
QC-3, Galernaya ul. 33, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 315
67 69, www.spbopera.ru.
State Theatre of Musical Comedy
QD-3, Italyanskaya ul. 13, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
570 53 16, www.spbmuzcomedy.com.
concert halls and clubs

Club Cosmonavt
QD-4, Ul. Bronnitskaya 24, MTekhnologichesky Institut, tel. (+7) 812 922 13 00, www.cosmonavt.su.
Grand Philharmonic Hall
QD-2, Ul. Mikhailovskaya 2, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
710 42 57, www.philharmonia.spb.ru.
Jazz Philharmonic Hall
Q-3, Zagorodny pr. 27, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7) 812
764 85 65, www.jazz-hall.spb.ru.
JFC Jazz Club
QB-2, Ul. Shpalernaya 33, MChernyshevskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 272 98 50, jfc-club.spb.ru. Open 19:00 - 23:00.
Ledovy Dvorets
QPr. Pyatiletok 1 (opposite the metro), MPr. Bolshevikov, tel. (+7) 812 718 66 20, www.newarena.spb.ru.
Oktyabrsky Grand Concert Hall (BKZ)
QE-3, Ligovsky pr. 6, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812 275
13 00, www.bkz.ru.
Small Philharmonic Hall
QD-3, Nevsky pr. 30, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 571 83
33, www.philharmonia.spb.ru.
Sport Concert Complex (SKK)
QPr. Gagarina 8, MPark Pobedy, tel. (+7) 812 378 17
10, www.spbckk.ru.
Yubileiny Sports Palace
QC-2, Pr. Dobrolyubova 18, MSportivnaya, tel. (+7)
812 702 36 22, www.yubi.ru.
You can buy tickets for many events at

www.kassir.ru and www.bileter.ru
JUNE AND July events

01.06 Sunday
20:00 Linkin Park
For more than 15 years Linkin Park has been one of the
top alternative rock groups in the world. The band has received numerous awards and sold over 50 million records.
Having released five successful albums including Hybrid
Theory, Meteora, Minutes to Midnight, the group is currently
working on their sixth album which is due for release later
this year. Despite constant tours the group still succeeds in
producing fresh music. From these performance veterans
you can expect a good show.Q-2, Petrovsky stadium,
Malaya arena, ul. Petrovsky ostrov 2, MSportivnaya,
tel. (+7) 921 303 33 33, www.linkinpark.com. Tickets
3,000 - 6,000Rbl.
03.06 Tuesday
20:00 Black Sabbath
Following a global tour, Black Sabbath will be performing
in St. Petersburg to support the release of their latest studio album 13. The iconic heavy metal band was originally
formed in 1968 and has gone on to record 19 albums, selling 75 million copies. Ozzy Osbourne fans will be pleased
to note that the aging rocker is back at the vocals. While
the group is enjoying a new lease of life with new blood
- three new band members. The latest album which was
released in April 2013 topped charts in both the UK and
the US and earned the band their first Grammy in 14 years.
QLedovy Dvorets, pr. Pyatiletok 1, MPr. Bolshevikov,
tel. (+7) 812 703 40 40, www.blacksabbath.com. Tickets
1,800 - 8,000Rbl.
07.06 Saturday
20:00 Sasha Almazova and Non Cadenza
One of St. Petersburgs most talented creative groups, Non
Cadenza brings together the poetry of the Russian language
with the sombre tones of soul. Their music is closely connected with all that is familiar to St. Petersburg and generates an intimate sensation which has won the band a popular following within the city. Non Cadenza has performed at
some of the large festivals including Koktebel Jazz festival,
ZAVTRA and Jazz Time. Songs such as Serezhki (Earrings),
Baryshnni severnoi stolitsy (Northern city girl) and O lubvi
(About love) have become the bands calling cards. The
group was formed in 2004 and has produced two albums.
Q-2, Birzha Bar, Birxhevoy per. 4, MVasileostrovskaya,
tel. 8 (931) 340 22 99, www.noncadenza.ru.
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Sounds of Vienna
St. Petersburg summer concerts were the idea of
composer and violinist Johann Strauss and have
been a tradition since 1856. This summer at the Princess Yusupova Palace on Liteiny pr. 42 every Saturday
you have a unique opportunity to enjoy the great
music of Johann Strauss in its original form. The recreated Strauss Virtuosi orchestra with leading St. Petersburg opera singers will perform music by Strauss
and Mozart. QTickets can be bought at Dumskaya
ul. 5/22, Office 2, Mon-Fri 10:00 - 19:00 and SatSun 13:00 - 19:00. Tickets can also be bought at
the Princess Yusupova Palace before the concerts
at 18:00 - 20:15. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Tickets 1,000 - 1,400Rbl.
17.06 Saturday
20:00 Tom Odell
A young British singer-songwriter, Tom Odell decided to
become a musician when he was 18 and largely owes his
success to his own pertinacity, putting up with taunts and
mockery while trying to establish himself as a musician.
He was fortunate enough to be found by Lily Allen who
claimed the singers energy reminded her of David Bowie.
Signing with Allens label, Odell released his long play
Songs from another Love in October 2012 while his debut
album came out in June 2013 and reached number one on
the UK charts.QD-1, Club A2, pr. Medikov 3, MPetrogradskaya, tel. (+7) 812 309 99 22, www.tomodell.com.
Tickets 1,000 - 2,500Rbl.
09.06 Monday
20:00 The Pretty Reckless
This alternative rock, post-punk band will be premiering their
second album Going to Hell. The group is coming to Russia
at the height of their popularity with Taylor Momsen as their
lead singer. The band was initially established in 2007 and
they released their first single in 2010. The band has grown
up on the road, touring with and playing warm-up acts for
Evanescence, Guns n Roses and Marilyn Manson. The Going
to Hell album was released in March 2014 and immediately
jumped to the fifth place on the US Billboard 200.QD-1, Club
A2, pr. Medikov 3, MPetrogradskaya, tel. (+7) 812 303 33
33, www.goingtohell.me. Tickets 1,500 - 3,500Rbl.
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24.06 Tuesday
20:00 John Newman
07.07 Monday
20:00 Placebo
The latest hit on the British

musical scene, John Newman came to world-wide
fame with his 2013 single
Love Me Again which was
followed by his debut album Tribute. In 2014 he
was nominated for the Brit
Awards in three categories, best performer, best
single and best video. At
only 23 years, Newman promises a show full of energy
and youthful charisma. With a well developed voice and
a good rhythm, you should be in for a good concert if you
are partial to a night of pop.QD-1, Club A2, pr. Medikov
3, MPetrogradskaya, tel. (+7) 812 309 99 22, www.
johnnewman.co.uk. Tickets 1,500 - 3,000Rbl.
British rock trio Placebo has

been around long enough
for everyone to have heard
something by them. Initially considered a rock
glam group, the band has
moved on and covered a
wide range of genres including alternative rock,
pop, post-punk revival and
electronic rock. Formed in 1994 the band released their
first album Placebo in 1996 and made it to the top-5 on the
UK charts. The group has produced seven studio albums
with each album making it to the top-20 in the UK. The
group has sold 11 million albums. Their latest album came
out in September 2013.QLedovy Dvorets, pr. Pyatiletok
1, MPr. Bolshevikov, tel. (+7) 812 703 40 40, www.
placeboworld.co.uk. Tickets 1,500 - 4,500Rbl.
25.06 Wednesday - 26.06 Thursday

19:00 Turetsky Choir
Advertised as a classic pop super-show, the Turetsky Choir
promises a performance that will reveal a mans view of
love. The choir was first formed in 1989 singing Jewish liturgical and folk music. Subsequently the group has established a large repertoire of songs to include opera, spiritual, folk and pop music in 10 different languages. Their
performances are known for their energy and unpredictability in which they turn every song into a mini musical.
QE-3, Oktyabrsky Grand Concert Hall, Ligovsky pr. 6,
MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812 703 40 40, www.arthor.
ru. Tickets 1,200 - 6,000Rbl.
29.06 Sunday
18:00 Greenfest
Greenfest is an annual
rock festival held in several European countries
every year. The festival has
a history of getting good
headline acts including
the Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Metallica, Linkin Park, Limp
Bizkit, the Rasmus, Jamiroquai, Fatboy Slim, 30 Seconds To. This year promises to
be another success with the Prodigy being promised as
the headline group. They will be supported by Hollywood
Undead from America and Die Antwoord from South Africa, promising a night of rap, rock and alternative music
at high decibels and a great atmosphere.QC-2, Petrovsky
stadium, Malaya arena, ul. Petrovsky ostrov 2, MSportivnaya, tel. (+7) 812 303 33 33, www.nca.ru. Tickets
from 1,650Rbl.
05.06 Thursday - 24.08 Sunday

This exhibition is dedicated to the murder of the tsars
family near Ekaterinburg in 1918 and details the events
leading up to the tragedy and its consequences. It also
looks at the process of discovering the remains and identifying them which occurred in the 1990s. The exhibition
is based on materials from the state archives and includes
personal items from the tsars family supplied by the State
Hermitage Museum. The materials detail the life of the
tsars family from March 1917 (just after the February Revolution) to July 1918, following their journey under house
arrest. It also includes audio recordings of people who
participated in the murder.QD-2, Peter and Paul Fortress, MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 230 64 31, www.
spbmuseum.ru. Open 11:00 - 19:00, Tue 11:00 - 18:00.
08.07 Tuesday
20:00 Foster The People
This rock group came to fame after posting their first song
Pumped Up Kicks on their webpage for free-download
in 2009. The song went viral, was even nominated for a
Grammy and the band hasnt looked back since. In the
last five years the group has recorded two studio albums.
Their first album Torches was used as the soundtrack for
the Vampire Diaries, while their latest album Supermodel
was released in March 2014. The band has a refreshing
indie-pop flavour with a dash of alternative rock and indietronica.QD-1, Club A2, pr. Medikov 3, MPetrogradskaya, tel. (+7) 812 309 99 22, www.fosterthepeople.
com. Tickets 1,500 - 4,500Rbl.
Exhibitions
through 30.09 Tuesday
Van Gogh Alive
This interactive exhibition portrays the painting of Van
Gogh in a way you have never seen it before. The painters
works are projected onto a screen in complete darkness
with an accompaniment of classical music. The exhibition
also includes images from Van Goghs life revealing his environment and some of the things that inspired the great
artist.QD-2, Konyshennaya pl. 1, MNevsky pr., www.
vangoghalive.ru. Open 11:00 - 21:00, Thu - Sun 11:00 23:00. Admission 600Rbl.
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29.06 Sunday - 31.10 Friday

Manifesta 10
The State Hermitage Museum has been selected to host
Manifesta 10. Manifesta is a nomadic European Biennial of
contemporary art, which changes its location every two
years. It purposely tries to stay away from the worlds dominant art capitals, instead seeking to spread arts development in the fields of curation, experimentation, education,
and production. St. Petersburg was selected because of its
critical intellectual and historical relationship with East and
West Europe: a uniting principal that is also central to Manifesta, as the single roving European biennial of contemporary art. In 2014 Manifesta will celebrate its 20th anniversary, as it was founded to respond to the new social, cultural
and political reality that emerged in the aftermath of the
Cold War. The opening of Manifesta will coincide with the
Hermitages 250th anniversary. The biannual art event will
showcase new works by over 50 contemporary artists from
Russia and around the world, reflecting the past 25 years of
changes brought about by the shifting world order.QD-2,
The State Hermitage, Dvortsovaya nab. 34, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 571 84 46, www.manifesta.org.
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FOOTBALL NEWS
Zenits up-and-down 2013-2014 season came to an
end on May 15 with Zenit coming up just one point
short of winning the Russian Premier League title. Zenit
thus claimed second place for the second year in a row.
The spring also saw Zenit make it to the Champions
League round of 16 for only the second time in club
history. There, Zenit was eliminated 5:4 on aggregate by
Borussia Dortmund. While fans are rightly disappointed
that Zenit didnt win the Russian Premier League this
spring, new head coach Andre Villas-Boas had only two
months in charge to turn around Zenits mid-season
woes. Villas-Boas went undefeated in his first six games,
but a draw away to Lokomotiv Moscow and a home
defeat to Dynamo meant that Zenits win in the final
match of the season vs. Kuban wasnt enough.
Interestingly for visitors to St. Petersburg this summer,
Zenits 2nd place finish in Russia means that Zenit must
go through two rounds of UEFA Champions League
qualification to reach the group stage that starts this
September. Zenit will enter Champions League qualification from the 3rd round. The draw for this round will
be held on July 18 in Nyon, Switzerland. Its not clear yet
which teams Zenit can get as an opponent, but the first
leg will be held on July 29-30. The return leg of the third
qualification round will be held on August 5-6. Thus Zenits home ground of Petrovsky Stadium will be hosting UEFA Champions League action right in the thick
of summer. Visiting Petrovsky on a beautiful summer
evening is an excellent experience that shouldnt be
missed. The grass is green, the evening is never-ending,
and the stands are packed! Get your tickets at the website tickets.fc-zenit.ru/en/.
Zenit fans will be heartened by the fact that last year,
when Zenit also had to qualify for the Champions League
from the third qualifying round, Zenit disposed of its two
opponents, Nordsjlland of Denmark and Paos de Ferreira of Portugal, by a combined score of 14:3. Until then,
enjoy all the World Cup action in Brazil, where Zenit players from Russia, Portugal, Brazil, and Belgium will all be
playing! You can along the success of Zenit players at the
World Cup at www.en.fc-zenit.ru.
By Chris Pascone, editor of www.en.fc-zenit.ru
Culture & Events

through 30.06 Monday
Zurab Tsereteli. Paintings
Zurab Tsereteli is well
known to the public for his
sculptures and paintings
and this is not the first time
the Russian Museum has
displayed his work in St.
Petersburg. His paintings
are full of colour and energy - reflecting the artists
own character. His works
are a monument to his homeland of Georgia and bring
to life its people, culture, traditions, as well as the warmth
and humour of the artist himself. The exhibition includes
more than 40 works which have been painted by the artist
over the past five years.QD-2, Russian Museum, Marble
Palace, Millionnaya ul. 5/1, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
595 42 48, www.rusmuseum.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00,
Thu 13:00 - 21:00. Closed Tue.
04.06 Wednesday - 11.08 Monday
First World War. 1914-1918
The exhibition is devoted to the memory of participants and
victims of the First World War. Many Russians saw parallels
between the Great War and the Napoleonic Wars including
Russian artists. Those artists that didnt serve on the frontline, were involved in propaganda using art to and inspire
morale. The exhibition will bring together about 250 works
by leading artists of the period representing their personal
contribution to the war to end all wars.QD-2, Russian Museum, Benois Wing, nab. kan. Griboedova 2, MNevsky
pr., tel. (+7) 812 595 42 48, www.rusmuseum.ru. Open
10:00 - 18:00, Thu 13:00 - 21:00. Closed Tue.
summer festivals
Endless Summer Fun
When it comes to having fun in the sun, Petersburgers
know how to do it best, making the most if the endless
days thanks to the White Night effect. With an array of
events and festivals on offer, catering for all tastes and
styles, we have compiled a cross-section below of the
best upcoming events. All thats left for you to do now is
to try and keep up with the city that doesnt sleep all summer long!
June 6 June 15
The 7th International Imperial Gardens
of Russia Festival and Contest
Celebrating the cross-cultural year between Russia and
the U.K., the theme of the festival this year is The Art of
the English Garden. Held at the Mikhailovsky Garden,
landscapers will complete in creating gardens in the style
and tradition of the British, providing the perfect setting
for a summer stroll. www.igardens.ru
JUNE
May 28 July 7
The 22nd Stars of the White Nights
Festival
The popular Stars of the White Nights Festival, at the
famed Mariinsky Theater, is a cultural highlight that runs
throughout the summer. Now in its 22nd year, the playbill includes a number of operas, ballets and symphonies, giving locals and tourists their Russian culture fix.
www.mariinsky.ru
June 7
Sensation
The popular Sensation dance party returns to St. Petersburg bringing its new show, Into the Wild. With
its trademark all-white dress code, ravers are encouraged to let out their animal instinct while dancing
away to beats played by international DJs across five
main stages including Mr. White, Matisse & Sadko, Nicky
Romero, Martin Garrix, Dyro and Sick Individuals. www.
radiorecord.ru
June 1 July 1
The 22nd Palaces of St. Petersburg International Music Festival
With concerts held in some of the most beautiful music
halls in the city, the 22nd Palaces of St. Petersburg International Music Festival showcases both Russian and international performers. Choose from a series of performances
inside the State Hermitage, Russian Museum, Shostakovich Philharmonic, Smolny Cathedral Concert Hall as well as
a number of palaces. www.palacefest.ru
06.06 Friday - 31.08 Sunday

Vladislav Mamyshev-Monro: The Life of
the Great Monro
This exhibition is an overview of the creativity of one
of Russias great contemporary artists. The exhibition
delves into the revolutionary
character of MamyshevMonro, whose works became symbolic of Russias
period of social breakdown
and economic collapse. The
artist was born in 1969 and
was expelled from school at an early age for drawing caricatures of Politburo members. While serving at Baikonur with
the army he ran a childrens art club. However it is for his scandalous performances and his paintings that he achieved fame
and for which he is remembered. His works are held in the
Russian Museum and the Moscow Museum of Contemporary Art as well in numerous private collections. MamyshevMonro died in Bali just over a year ago.QC-2, Novy Musey
(New Museum), 6-ya liniya, 29, MVasileostrovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 323 50 90, www.novymuseum.ru.
June 5 July 7
The 9th International Musical Collection Festival
Over 16 evenings, lovers of classical music can indulge in
the likes of Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky at
the 9th International Musical Collection Festival held at
the St. Petersburg Philharmonia. Featuring both Russian
and international musicians and conductors, the festival
will also celebrate two landmark anniversaries: The 100th
anniversary of the birth of Elizabeth Kudryavtseva, the first
female conductor of a professional choir in Russia as well
as the 200th anniversary of the birth of Belgian musical instrument designer and musician Adolphe Sax, best known
for inventing the saxophone. www.philharmonia.spb.ru
June 28 July 11
The 16th International Open Look Summer Dance Festival
Those wanting to improve, express or simply show off
their dance moves can join in with the various events
held during the 16th International Summer Open Look
Dance Festival. Bringing together dance companies from
around the world, such as China, Chile, Spain and the
U.S., the two-week long festival includes performances, master classes, a teachers gala featuring solo works
as well as the annual closing Festive Boat Party event.
www.open-look.ru
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JULY
July 2014
The 3rd All Together Opera St. Petersburg International Festival
The popular open air festival returns for a third year featuring performances of some of the best Russian and European
opera classics for the month of July. Performances will be held
at the Peter and Paul Fortress, Yelagin Island and St. Isaacs
Square and are free for the public to stop by as they please
to get their opera fix. So grab a blanket and some food and
arrive early as these events are known to attract large crowds.
July 5 July 6
Night of Music in Gatchina
What has become a traditional highlight in the summer
calendar, Night of Music in Gatchina is now in its fifth year
and attracts more than 15,000 people from around St. Petersburg and beyond. With the majestic Gatchina Palace
as a backdrop, the outdoor concert runs for four hours,
from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Not only does the program include
works by some of the worlds best composers such as
Tchaikovsky, Rimsky -Korsakov , Rachmaninoff and Handel,
this year also includes a small special Led Zeppelin tribute.
www.gatchinapalace.ru
9 July 15 July
The 14th International Music of the
Great Hermitage Festival
With the State Hermitage Museum celebrating its 250th
anniversary this year, the 14th International Music of the
Great Hermitage Festival returns dedicated to the landmark celebration. Inviting musicians and composers from
around the world, the festival playbill features talent such
as Norwegian jazz trumpeter, composer, and producer
Niels Petter Molvaer (in the photo); soloists, choir and orchestra from the Royal Opera of Turin (Italy) and the VUOrchestra from the University of Amsterdam, one of the
most successful student orchestras in the Netherlands
with over 90 students. www.hermitagemusic.ru
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July 10 August 8
The 13th International Sand Sculpture
Festival
While it may not be known for its beaches, St. Petersburg
still manages to attract some of the best sand sculptors
in the world to its shores. Hailing from countries such as
Belgium, Denmark, Germany and U.S., the sand creations
by the artists are sure to amaze and delight both kids and
adults alike. www.spbmuseum.ru
July 12 July 13
Stereoleto
Meaning StereoSummer in Russian, Stereoleto has fast
gained a reputation as one of the best international summer music festivals in St. Petersburg, winning multiple
awards for its event. Held again on Yelagin Island, the playbill includes international artists such as Buena Vista Social
Club, Mgzavrebi&Grishkovets and Jenny Wilson. www.
bestfest.ru
July 19
Usadba Jazz International Open-Air
Festival
After a two-year break, the Usadba Jazz festival returns to
St. Petersburg. With Yelagin Island as the chosen location,
the open-air festival will fill the blue skies with a mixture
of jazz, funk, world music, acid jazz, lounge, jazz rock and
blues. www.usadba-jazz.ru
July 19
Festival of Colors
St. Petersburg bursts into color today, literally, as hundreds
of people gather in white clothing to throw, print and
wipe tons of paint on each other, all in the name of good
ol fashioned fun. Now in its third year, the event aims to
promote, increase and share happiness and joy among its
participants without the use of drugs or alcohol. vk.com/
festivalofcolors
July 18 July 19
Petrofestival (World Music and Ethno
festival)
Held at the Peter and Paul Fortress, the whole family is invited to join in the fun at one of the largest open-air music
festivals in the city. Held across several stages over two
days, the festival aims to showcase exciting new sounds
from Russia and abroad in all genres including classical to
jazz, rock n roll to reggae and even Latin music. www.
petrofestival.ru
www.folkshow.ru
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Lets go sightseeing!
Start out at Nevsky prospect metro station and head
north towards the traditional Orthodox cathedral along Griboedov Canal. The canal was originally constructed during
the reign of Catherine the Great in 1764-1790. In 1923 the
canal was renamed Griboedov Canal in honour of the Russian playwright and diplomat Alexander Griboedov (1795
1829). Griboedov is largely famous for his play Woe from
Wit (Gore ot uma). He was a talented linguist and diplomat
and was killed along with his entire legation by an angry
mob in Persia while trying to protect three Armenians.
Continue north from the Church of the Saviour and
pass by Mikhailovsky Garden. Over the Moika river you will
come to Marsovo Pole (Field of Mars). This field was originally a recreational area. At the end of the 18th century the
meadow was taken over as an army drilling ground. In the
early 19th century it became known as the Field of Mars.
Following the 1917 Revolution, several revolutionaries
were interred here and it became a memorial. Located in
the centre of the field is the eternal flame. It was the first in
Russia, being introduced in 1967.
To the northern side of the field, next to the Neva River
is Suvorov Square and a statue to Field Marshal Alexander
Suvorov (1727-1800). The general is often thought of as
Russias greatest military leader. Of the 93 battles he commanded, he never lost.
If you follow the road east either along the Neva River
or along the Moika River embankment you come to the
Summer Garden. The park was originally designed by Peter the Great. A significant attraction of the garden was the
fountains which were the first in Russia.
Smolny District
Smolny is the district of the royalty and
nobility. As such the tour will take you
past some of the most elegant buildings
and nicest parks in St. Petersburg.
The district is also intimately connected
with some of the most shocking and
tragic events in Russias history.
Leaving the Summer Garden to return to the banks

of the Neva River and continue north-east crossing from
Dvortsovaya Nab. (Palace Embankment) over Prachechny
Most (Laundry bridge) onto Nab. Kutuzova named after
the Russian field marshal who commanded Imperial forces
during Napoleons invasion of Russia. It was Mikhail Kutuzov who oversaw the Battle of Borodino in 1812 and the
retreat from Moscow which lead to the overall defeat of
the Grande Arme. This location also offers nice views of
the Neva River with the background of the Saints Peter and
Paul Fortress. The fortress is St. Petersburgs first building
and was founded in 1703.
Continuing along the embankment turn right at the
first opportunity onto Gagarinskaya ulitsa, named after
Yury Gagarin (1934-1968) the first man in space. Gagarin
was a pilot before being selected for the Soviet space programme. His first and only space flight was upon the Vostok
1 on 12 April 1961. He died in a plane crash in 1968. If you
feel inclined to honour the career of the worlds first cosmonaut, drop in for a fine Belgium beer at Craft Pub with
over 40 varieties you can spend an afternoon enjoying the

search for the right beer to celebrate Yury Gagarin!
After honouring Gagarin, continue to the south, and
turn right at the first intersection onto ulitsa Tchaikovskogo. The spelling might look unusual but this street
is named in after the great composer, Petr Illich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). Tchaikovsky is perhaps best known
for his 1812 Overture and Swan Lake. It is thought that
Tchaikovsky committed suicide by drinking a glass of
tap water and deliberating contracting cholera to avoid
personal scandal.
Continue west until you reach Solyanoy pereulok (Salt
Lane), named after the salt stores for tanneries that used to
be located in the area. Turn left, go through two intersections you and will see the Museum to the Defence of Leningrad (building 9). This museum is absorbing. It depicts the
survival and defence of the city during the blockade.
After the museum continue south and turn left at ulitsa
Pestelya. This area is receiving a new lease of life and is the
home for a range of new restaurants and bars with a lively
nightlife. After three short blocks, crossing over Liteiny
Prospekt you will enter Transfigurational Square with the
Cathedral of the Transfiguration. This is one of the few Russian churches that has never been closed. The cathedral
was built under Empress Elizaveta Petrovna (1709-1762) in
1743-1754. It was reconstructed in 1825-1829 in the Empire style. The fence around the cathedral was made using
the barrels of Turkish guns seized during the 1828-1829
Russo-Turkish War.
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Yury Gagarins first and only space

flight was upon the Vostok 1 on 12
April 1961.
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If you leave Transfigurational square by Manezhny pereulok (Manege Lane) you will find yourself walking down one
of the few untouched, unblemished old streets of St. Petersburg. Both sides of the lane are enclosed by lovely 19th
century apartment buildings. Continuing to the end of the
street you reach ulitsa Vosstaniya (Uprising Street) named in
honour of the 1917 February Revolution. This street is now
starting to come alive with a range of quality restaurants and
bars. Drop in on Pivnaya Karta (Beer Card) at ul. Vosstaniya 55
the flashy New York interior is enough to make you want to
celebrate Russias culinary revolution.
Head south and duck along ulitsa Ryleeva and then
head south down ulitsa Radichsheva, you will find yourself
in the midst of St. Petersburgs military past. This area is intimately connected with Imperial Russias former military
glory, being used as military barracks. Ulitsa Ryleeva is now
named in honour of a Decembrist who was involved in the
failed December 1825 coup against Nicholas I. Since 1935
ulitsa Radishcheva has been named after the 18th century
writer and philosopher Alexander Radishchev whose work
Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow criticised serfdom.
His worked earned him exile to Siberia under Catherine the
Great who called him a rebel worse than Pugachev.
On reaching Vilensky pereulok turn left. This lane
housed a large number of soldiers with parade grounds.
The lane was named in 1922 in honour of Lithuanias capital. Turn left on reaching Paradnaya ulitsa (Parade street).
This street lead directly to the Preobrazhensky Regimental
barracks and was used for military drills and parades. The
Where to eat
regiment was relocated here from Moscow in 1723. The
unit was formed from the tsars play army with which he
used to play war games as a boy and was named after the
village where they played.
Continue heading north until you reach a large and attractive park, the Tauride Garden. It was laid out in 783-1789
on the estate of Grigory Potemkin (1739-1791) behind the
Tauride Palace. Potemkin was a long standing minister of
war and lover of Catherine the Great. He was granted the
title Prince of Tauride for the conquest of Crimea in 1783.
Monuments to Petr Tchaikovsky and writer Sergey Yesenin
(1895-1925) are located here.
Grigory Potemkin was a long standing minister of war and lover of Catherine the Great.
St. Petersburg is brimming with colourful, innovative and

fun restaurants serving everything from traditional Russian
to nouvelle cuisine. To be sure of getting a table, make sure
to book in advance. Be aware that many restaurants morph
into bars and clubs in the later hours of the evening, so
make early reservations if you want some peace and quiet.
Tip for good service only - 10% is considered fair.
Our price guide is based on the average price of
a main course:
- 0 - 400Rbl
400 - 800Rbl
800 - 1,200Rbl
1,200Rbl plus
Russian and Ukrainian

Cococo
Founded by Sergey Shnurov, the previous frontman of the
ska-punk band Leningrad, this restaurant is just a short
walk from the Nevsky Prospekt and worth the small detour. Here you can try a wide variety of real Russian cuisine, which is made using local farm products, as well as
homemade fruit drinks (in interesting flavours, such as
pumpkin), lemonade, and organic wine. The meals are well
presented, and wholesome, including dishes such acorns
tiramisu and thistle soup. The basement restaurant has
low ceilings and generates a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.
The staff are helpful, offering alternatives if something isnt
available, and you can request an English version of the
menu.QE-2, Ul. Nekrasova 8, MChernyshevskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 579 00 16, www.kokoko.spb.ru. Open 12:00 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 06:00. . PASW
On the north-eastern side of the gardens is the Tauride

Palace the grandest palace owned by a nobleman in the
18th century that was built in 1783-1789. Opposite the Tauride Palace is the St. Petersburg Museum of Water. Located
in the original water works, the museum includes St. Petersburgs first water tower built in 1860. The museum is fully
interactive, promising something of interest for everyone.
Heading south from the Tauride Palace go down
Tavricheskaya ulitsa and turn left onto Tverskaya ulitsa. This
street is home to many mansions built at the beginning of
the 20th century. The novelty of this street is the Old Believers Church. In the 17th century deviations were discovered
in the Russian Orthodox Church as a result of bad translations and copying. Patriarch Nikon attempted to correct
these deviations, leading to a schism within the Orthodox
Church. Those who refused to accept the new creed were
sent into exile. Following a manifesto of religious tolerance
(1905) this church was built in 1906-1907. The church is
unique in its use of the Novgorod architecture mixed with
art nouveau elements. A few houses down from the church
is the Shalyapin restaurant at building 12 named after the
famous Russian opera singer Fedor Shalyapin (1873-1938)
who established the naturalistic school of opera.
Continuing east you will reach a main road and a large
park. You are now at the centre of St. Petersburgs city government and on Dictatorship of the Proletariat Prospekt.
Head north and sense the power of the proletariat!
On your right you will come to one of St. Petersburgs
most impressive cathedrals, Smolny Cathedral. The cathedral
was originally built as part of a convent complex for the illegitimate Elizaveta Petrovna, however, instead of becoming
a nun, she became empress. The church was built in 17481764. The building today is used for concerts and weddings.
To the left of Smolny Cathedral is the Smolny institute. This
building was constructed in 1806-08 for educating aristocratic maidens. In 1917 the building was chosen as the Bolshevik headquarters during the October/November Revolution. In 1934, Sergey Kirov (1886-1934) was assassinated
here. His death acted as the pretext for Stalins Great Purge.
The Smolny Institute now houses a museum to Lenin.
Idiot
With numerous rooms filled with comfortable and cosy
antique furniture, eclectic titbits and reading material in
English and Russian, Idiot is worth visiting just for the atmosphere. Here you can taste a variety of traditional Russian dishes, with a decent selection of vegetarian food and
a reasonable kids menu. Many people though come to Idiot simply to absorb the atmosphere, and to drink. Guests
are given a complimentary mini-shot of vodka, while the
cordial english speaking staff hand you the Dostoevsky
inspired menu; then, during happy hour (18:30 - 19:30),
you get two draught beers or glasses of house wine for
the price of one, plus the complimentary vodka. Quite the
deal!QC-3, Nab. reky Moiky 82, MSadovaya, tel. (+7)
921 946 51 73, www.idiot-spb.com. Open 11:00 - 01:00.
. PTASW
SYMBOL key
P Air conditioning
A Credit cards accepted
E Live music
S Take away
T Child-friendly
U Facilities for the disabled
G Non-smoking areas
L Guarded parking
V Home delivery
W Wifi
8, Admiralteysky Pr.,
+7 (812) 945 84 72
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Where to eat
Koleso
Step down into the warm and cosy cave that is Koleso
and get settled in for an evening of old Slavic comfort.
Iron candelabras give the room a medieval glow, while
the crisp creamy tablecloths lend things a romantic touch.
The menu is truly Slavic and will satisfy anyone looking for
a good fill of wholesome Russian food. Meat is king and
there is a broad choice of succulent meaty cuts as well as
delicacies such as tongue and liver to be found in the extensive menu. The waitstaff are professional and know the
menu well and will be happy to guide you through some
of the regions more unusual dishes.QD-3, Voznesensky
pr. 2, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 315 21 25. Open
12:00 - 24:00. . PTASW
NEP
NEP is a delightful cabaret den which pays glorious
homage to the sultry swinging 1920s. The atmosphere
is cosy and warm, softly lit with candles so you can
settle back, order your meal and be enthralled by the
musicians with their charming, personality packed star
singer. They offer an array of delicious fish and meat
dishes, all exquisitely presented and served. If youre sitting close to the performers, it is likely youll find yourself part of the nights entertainment. We guarantee it
will be fun!QD-3, Nab. reky Moiky 37, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 571 75 91, www.neprestoran.
ru. Open 12:00 - 23:00, Wed - Sun 12:00 - 01:00. .
PAESW
Mari Vanna
Bookings for this popular restaurant are essential as the
idea is that you are eating as if at a friends house - and what
kind of guest would turn up unexpected? With a reservation safely made the door to the flat will be unlocked for
you and youll be invited in to dine on traditional Russian
home food such as borshch, pelmeni and pirogi in a cute little place designed to look like an old and cosy Russian flat.
The food itself is not mind-blowing, just plain good and
filling, but the service and homely atmosphere, complete
with toys and crayons for the kids, make this a thoroughly
enjoyable experience.QC-1, Ul. Lenina 18, MPetrogradskaya, tel. (+7) 812 230 53 59, www.marivanna.ru. Open
12:00 - 23:00. . PTAVGSW
Olivie
Named in honour of the famous Russian salad, of
which various types are served here in abundance.
Olivie offers Russian and Caucasian dishes with the
chefs personal interpretations. Classic walnut source
with chicken, delicate veal cutlets with green sauce, a
classic Khachapuri or a mixture of dried fruit for dessert - its just a small part of what you the chef offers.
Olivie is located within a five minute walk from Palace
Square, directly opposite the Admiralty. This restaurant
is perfect for every mood, every occasion and every
company.QD-3, Admiralteisky pr. 8, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 945 84 72. Open 12:00 - 23:00. .
PTAGSW
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Typically a ryumochnaya is a stand-up, spit-and-sawdust
kind of a place where working men wash down cheap
vodka with salty snacks. This sophisticated fin-de-sicle
inspired place is as far away from that kind of place as you
can imagine. This is Russian food fit for tsars, complete with
black caviar and reindeer meat. The historic dishes are rich
and well made, making this a very classy introduction to
Russian cuisine. They also have possibly the biggest vodka
list weve ever seen, as well as a vodka museum!QC-3,
Konnogvardeisky bul. 4, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 570 64 20, www.vodkaroom.ru. Open 12:00 - 24:00.
. PTAULESW
Shalyapin
Located in the middle of the historic Smolny district, a pleasant stroll from the Tauride Garden, Shalyapin is your classic
19th century restaurant. Decorated in crmes and brown
with soft lighting and lampshades depicting 19th century
street scenes this restaurant is a pleasant retreat from the
bustle of modern life. The restaurant serves genuine Russian
food, which is both tasty and filling. The staff are attentive
and provide excellent advice on the best combinations of
food and drink. The final result was well worth the wait.
This is a lovely place to visit if you want to spend an afternoon or evening in quiet conversation.QF-2, Tverskaya ul.
12/15, MChernyshevskaya, tel. (+7) 812 275 32 10, www.
shalyapinspb.ru. . PTAESW
Tsar
Tsar, as its name suggests, sets out to make its guests feel
like real Russian royalty. Drinks are served in fine crystal
glasses, old portraits of noblemen cover the walls and
even the toilets are encased inside giant leather-lined
thrones. The Russian cuisine on offer is first rate - no doubt
Nicholas II himself would have loved the Pozharskaya
cutlet a la Pushkin. The staff, food and atmosphere here
is a real lesson in imperial elegance.QD-3, Sadovaya
ul. 12, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 640 19 00, www.
tsar-project.ru. Open 08:00 until last guest, Sat, Sun
12:00 until last guest. Kitchen open till 23:30. .
PTALESW
Asian and Indian

Delicious italian
and russian food!
Amazing Pastry!
St. Petersburg,
pr. Rimskogo-Korsakova 43,
www.romeosbarandkitchen.ru
reservations:
+7 (812) 572 54 48
Next to
Mariinsky theatre
Chopsticks
Chopsticks is fine dining Chinese restaurant. The interior has
been decorated in the traditional Chinese style with the walls
decorated with traditional paintings. Quiet background music
adds to the refined Oriental atmosphere. The master chef produces not only his favourite Szechwan and Cantonese dishes
but also popular dishes from India and Thailand. The central
location makes this one of the most convenient Chinese restaurants to visit in the city. QD-3, Admiralteisky pr. 8, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 315 51 15, www.facebook.com/
chopsticks.spb. Open 12:00 - 23:00. . PTSW
Curry House
Well known St. Petersburg resident and chef Sumit Gupta
took the courage to open his own Curry House in the
Northern Capital, which we think was a great idea! Curry
House is a perfect addition to the cities food scene serving food from all compass points off India. The menu is
extensive and we really enjoyed the big variety we ordered: Samosa, Murg Tikka Muglai, Palak Paneer, Punjabi
Chole (marinated chick peas) served with plain rice and
off course butter naan. Like any Indian restaurant Curry
House offers a wide choice of vegetarian dishes. QC-3, Ul.
Glinki 3-5-7, MSadovaya, tel. (+7) 921 416 94 47, www.
curryhousespb.com. Open 12:00 - 23:00. .
Tandoor
Situated mere steps from St. Isaacs cathedral, Tandoor is
about as far away from bland Russian food as you can get.
For 19 years now theyve been serving up real, authentic
Indian fare and have won numerous best restaurant prizes for their efforts too. They have all the usual favourites
so you can try a couple and share amongst your buddies,
whilst mopping up every last dollop of sauce with the
thick naan bread. QD-3, Admiralteisky pr. 10, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 312 38 86, www.tandoor-spb.
ru. Open 12:00 - 23:00. . PTALEGSW
Cardamon
This yet to be fully discovered Indian restaurant is located
on the spit of Vasilevsky Island, right in the historic centre of
St. Petersburg. The oriental style interior is completed by Indian tapestries on the floor. Definitely worth sampling is its
delicious naan and poppadom. Longtime Indian resident in
St. Petersburg Ravi runs the show around here and is determined to make it a great success. Food-wise, he got everything right, although we were a bit amused by the selection
of Russian dishes on the menu as well; we havent yet given
those a try, but as for Indian food, Cardamon is a welcome
addition to the city.QC-2, 1-ya liniya 18, MVasileostrovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 313 38 99, www.cardamom-bar.ru.
Open 11:00 - 23:00. . PTASW
Tandoori Nights
There are only a few Indian restaurants in the whole city and
this one offers more than just curry - for Indian style fine-dining, this is a great place to go. The menu is original and mouthwatering, especially the clay-oven Tandoori-specialities.
When cooked here, the meat acquires a delicious flavour and
specific tenderness. Theres plenty of options for vegetarians
too and every guest with an In Your Pocket guide gets a 10%
discount on the bill.QD-3, Voznesensky pr. 4, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 312 87 72, www.tandoorinightsspb.
com. Open 12:00 - 23:30. . PALVSW
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Where to eat
Where to eat
Beer Restaurants
Bierstube
With their own brewery the Marriotts Bierstube restaurant
is a good place to start if you are looking for some homebrewed hoppy stuff. Choose from a seat in the bright glass
covered courtyard balcony or tuck yourselves in inside the
wood and stucco countryside house themed centre of the
restaurant. Either way be sure to load up on beer snacks
like calmari and fried cheese sticks before the main events,
Bavarian and Czech cuisine inspired meaty heavyweights,
arrive. QC-4, Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Center West Pushkin Hotel, Nab. kan. Griboedova 166 (entrance via Kanonerskaya ul. 33), MSennaya Pl., tel. (+7)
812 610 50 00, www.bier-stube.ru. Open 12:00 - 01:00.
. PTAULSW
Birreria
Located on the second floor of the Vladimirsky Passage shopping complex, Birreria offers an excellent view onto Our Lady
of Vladimir Cathedral. This is a good place to stop of with
friends to watch sport on a Friday evening, drink a few beers
(with brands from all over Europe, this should keep you busy
all evening) and unwind after a week of hard labour. The
menu offers your classic Italian favourites and is worth every
rouble. Service is good an unobtrusive and the beer is enough
to put anyone into a good mood, so you are bound to have
a good time regardless of your company!QE-3, Vladimirsky
pr. 19, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7) 812 943 60 04, www.
birreria.ru. Open 12:00 - 02:00. . PASW
Bruxelles
If you like delicious, good European food and drink, Bruxelles
should be on the top of your list. The restaurant does not
provide you with the fine dinning experience but the food is
delicious, reasonably priced and has fast, efficient service. The
music is loud, and although some might find this off-putting,
there is plenty of space for patrons and it is still comfortable to
talk in small groups. The bar has a solid wine list and offers a
wide variety of beers including trappist and craft beers - just
the thing to wash down a fantastic meal!QE-2, Ul. Vosstaniya 20, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812 944 03 36, www.italygroup.ru. Open 12:00 - 02:00. . PASW
Dickens
This British island near the Fontanka river has beer from all
around the world, including more than ten on tap, and a
lot of superior whiskeys. The snacks and food are good too
(the chicken wings are our favourites) and come in huge
portions. Dont forget to try the breakfast here - its a great
hangover cure and real authentic British. Dickens has an
authentic pub atmosphere, which is as close to a real British pub that youll find in Russia and also features a fine
dining restaurant on the second floor.QD-3, Nab. reky
Fontanky 108, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812 702 62 63,
www.dickensrest.ru. Open 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 03:00. PASW
Gastronomic Pub Brugge
This new Gastronomic pub is the place for people who
like an authentic atmosphere and, naturally, original cuisine! The founders of this pub were inspired by the idea
that the Belgians appreciate beer as much as the French
admire their wine, so they tried to collect the best types
of the most popular beverages and, as tradition dictates,
they serve each kind of beer in a different glass! You can
choose from almost 50 types of traditional Belgian beer.
They also broadcast football matches, which is the perfect accompaniment to friendly meetings and the best
beer. Belgian meals, which combine the simplicity of
traditional burger cooking with the delicacy of French
cuisine, are made according to the best recipes chosen in
Brussels or Antwerp. Try their duck with stewed quinoa,
mushrooms and blueberry - its a real masterpiece!QC-2,
Nab. Makarova 22, MVasileostrovskaya, tel. (+7) 812
600 23 90, www.inbrugge.ru. Open 12:00 - 24:00. .
PTALESW
Kriek Brasserie
With five boutique beers on tap including the namesake
of the brasserie itself, Timmermans Kriek, this is a place
more to wet your whistle than fill your stomach. If you
are looking for a glass of cold sweet cherry beer and Belgian chocolate, then this place will be the answer to your
prayers. Also at Italyanskaya ul. 17 (metro Nevsky pr.).QC-1,
PS, Maly pr. 48, MChkalovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 235 46
21, www.kriek.ru. Open 12:00 - 01:30. . PAES
Craft Bier Cafe

Beer-lovers be warned! 40 different kinds of beer can be
found in Craft on tap, more than anywhere else in St. Petersburg. And not only the well-known kinds, but also Crafts
special Russian brew. Owner Sergey takes specific pride in
having four different kinds of lager available that he specially
made based on his own favourites from Russia, Belgium, the
Netherlands, Germany and other countries he has visited in
search of exotic examples of his favourite beverage. The bar
itself is located a short walk from the Summer Garden and
well worth a visit. The atmosphere is laid-back and it is easy
to mingle with locals and expats alike. QE-2, Gagarinskaya
ul. 6, MChernyshevskaya, tel. (+7) 812 983 55 59, www.
craftpub.ru. Open 12:00 - 01:00, Tue - Thu 12:00 - 02:00,
Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00. . PAEW
Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis is named after the famous 61 cm. statue in
Brussels. Manneken Pis means Little Man Pees in Marol
(Dutch dialect spoken in Brussels). This bar looks like your
standard European bar, but just wait till you see the beer
menu. Whether you are a connoisseur of good beer or are
looking for something a little different Manneken Pis will
turn your affection for beer into a religion. This bar has a
wide range Belgium and Dutch beers with 12 types of beer
on tap and over 150 types of bottled beer, including Trappist and boutique beers. The staff are obliging and eager to
share their knowledge of the mind boggling array of beer,
while the food is excellent.QMoskovsky pr. 198, MPark
Pobedy, tel. (+7) 812 371 90 31, www.beercard.ru. Open
12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00. . PAGW
Pivnaya Karta
This is a unique place in St. Petersburg, with over 400 different kinds of craft and imported beers. Youll find yourself standing behind the bar, in a New York style interior,
helped by professionals to find that specific kind of beer
you like, or will learn to love. This place is all about beer, it
is non-smoking, and only minimal finger food is available.
This place is about what really matters - beer. All beers
can also be bought for take away.QE-2, Ul. Vosstaniya
55, MChernyshevskaya, tel. (+7) 812 273 93 78, www.
beercard.ru. Open 12:00 - 23:00. . PAS
The Corner Pub
An English pub on the Petrograd Side, founded from the
people who brought you Dickens. The bar carries on the
same traditions as Dickens and you might even know
Jimmy the barman. The menu remains unchanged but the
line of beer has been improved dramatically - more than
30 sorts of beer, including the ever popular craft beers. A
huge English breakfast is available until 17:00 and smokers
are allowed... Well, at least while it is legal! It is particularly
pleasant to sit back and relax with a cigar and English ale in
a comfortable armchair by the fire. Every Wednesday they
have live rockabilly music.QC-1, PS, Maly pr. 55A, MChkalovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 702 62 63. Open 12:00 - 02:00,
Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00. . PAESW
Trappist
Cafe Trappist is a Belgian pub that prides itself in good
beer, good food and good service. Trappists are an order
of Catholic monks who live by strict rules, but brew fantastic beer in their monasteries in Belgium and Holland.
With an entire book filled with beer options ranging from
affordable to over 2,000Rbl, Trappist is definitely a beer
place. However, dont expect to find any Baltika or cheap
Russian beers here, as they have imported more than 100
beers from Belgium and Holland for your enjoyment. The
food is also quite tasty with Belgian classics and traditional
bar food to choose from. From Friday to Sunday, you can
order fresh mussels delivered directly from the White Sea.
Q-2, Ul. Radishcheva 36, MChernyshevskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 275 99 35, www.cafetrappist.ru. Open 12:00 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. . PTAEGSW
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Where to eat
Where to eat
Caucasian
and Central Asian
Baklazhan
The open kitchen concept combined with beige rusticism
seems to be mode du jour for Ginza Project. The twist at
Baklazhan (Aubergine) are the touches of deep purple to
the decor, wine bottles lining the walls and a market stall
of sorts selling fruits and nuts near the entrance. The food
itself is standard Georgian fare with a few more innovative
dishes. Stick with baked goods, such as their stuffed samsas, khachapuri and the like and youll be treated to piping hot goodness thatll stick to your bones.QE-3, Galeria
Shopping Centre, Ligovsky pr. 30, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel.
+7 (812) 677 73 72, www.baklazhan.net. Open 10:00
until last guest. . PTALVESW
Khochu Kharcho
Khachu Kharcho! means I want Kharcho! - kharcho being
a traditional Georgian stew containing mutton/lamb, vegetables, rice and a highly spiced bouillon. Here they serve three
different types of the dish and it is definitely worth trying as
a warm and filling main course. This is not just a Georgian
restaurant, it`s a Megrelian restaurant and there is a big difference. Megrelia is a historic province in the western part of
Georgia where walnuts feature prominently in the cooking
and they like their food spicy. Other must-try-dishes include
the rich and cheesy Megrelian khachapuri or the fragrant
chakhokhbili (spicy chicken stew).QD-3, Sadovaya ul. 39/41,
MSadovaya, tel. (+7) 812 310 32 36, www.hochuharcho.
com. Open 24hrs. . PTALVESW
European
Fartuk
Combining the cosy with the modern, the centrally located cafe-bar Fartuk (rus. Apron) is one of those charming family-run places that make you want to return again
and again. A communal country-kitchen style table and
gorgeous Provencal floor tiles dominate the centre of
the room and set the friendly and relaxed tone which is
shared by the welcoming and attentive young waitstaff.
The menu is a mix of European influences with a focus
on Mediterranean tastes and the odd sprinkling of Asian
spices, and the homemade lemonades and hot drinks provide excellent refreshment.QE-3, Ul. Rubinshteina 15/17,
MDostoevskaya, tel. (+7) 812 764 52 56. Open 10:00 24:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 03:00. . PTAGSW
Kroo Cafe
Its always nice to see new places appear in interesting central neighbourhoods not frequently visited by
foreigners. In the proximity of the beautiful Tavrichesky
Park Kroo Cafe serves breakfasts from 8:30 and keeps
on going into the night. The well balanced menu is created by their French chef who is keen on buying his own
products at the market, which only ads to the feeling that
what you get is fresh. Topped off by friendly and smiling
waitresses Kroo Cafe wont disappoint.QF-3, Suvorovsky
pr. 27, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 906 273 11 11, www.
kroocafe.com. Open 08:30 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 08:30 - 01:00.
PTASW
Freemans
They say good things come in small packages, and this certainly is the case at this fine-dining restaurant near Kazan
Cathedral. Freemans serves interesting flavour combinations (try the scallops with chocolate and hazelnut) with
a touch of finesse. The portion sizes are small, though, so
go with the intention of getting at least two courses. The
restaurant is located opposite a pole dancing club and consequently the table in the window is always reserved; however the restaurant itself feels very classy. QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 8, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 312 05 40, www.
freemans.su. Open 10:00 - 24:00. . PTASW
Let it bar
A little off the beaten track Let it Bar is subterranean
bar with a slightly poky atmosphere. The bar staff are
pleasant and friendly, although the service is a little
tardy. The interior consists of bare brick arched columns which are both attractive and impressive, with
plastered white walls. A walk-in fridge in one wall
gives the staff access to a large array of food and acts
as the one element colour in the bar. Let it Bar offers
a convenient, quiet place to have a drink with friends,
but it has little to make it stand out of the crowd.
QE-3, Nab. reky Fontanky 9, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 570 32 46, www.vk.com/letitbar. Open 13:00
- 01:00, Fri 13:00 - 02:00, Sat, Sun 14:00 - 02:00. .
PSW
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Mamalyga
Two steps from Nevsky one can find all kinds of food from the
region: Georgian, Imeretian, Armenian, Adzharian, Megrelian,
and the cuisines of Swaneti and Guria, thus one can try the
various cuisines of the Caucasus here in peace without any of
the local antagonisms. Authenticity is a word that the owners
use quite often to describe their food and it comes through in
the food that is prepared by local cooks. The menu features a
mix of well-spiced shashlyks, salads, khachapuris, and pretty
much anything else you could want from the South Caucasus.
QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 2, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 571 82
87, www.mamaliga-mamaliga.com. Open 12:00 until last
guest. . PTALVSW
Pryanosti i radosti
Just down the road from Gorkovskaya metro station on
the Petrograd Side, this is an extremely popular restaurant
from the Ginza Project. On entering, you might even say
too popular, the tables are spaced close to each other and
it quiet conversation looks like it will be impossible, but
somehow it works. The menu includes European delicacies, Russian favourites and of course traditional Caucasian
meals thrown in to spice things up. Also at Moskovsky
pr. 191 (metro Moskovskaya).QD-1, Mal. Posadskaya
ul. 3, MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 333 46 33, www.
ginzaproject.ru. Open 24hrs. . PTAVSW
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WATCHING THE WORLD CUP
Football fans might regret being in Russia and not Brazil
this June, but if you want to watch the latest on field action, here are some great sports bars where to meet up
with your mates and watch your favourite teams playing the best in the world.
Bierstube
QC-4, Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Center
West Pushkin Hotel, Nab. kan. Griboedova 166 (entrance via Kanonerskaya ul. 33), MSennaya Pl., tel.
(+7) 812 610 50 00, www.bier-stube.ru. Open 12:00
- 01:00. . PTAULSW
Craft Bier Cafe
QE-2, Gagarinskaya ul. 6, MChernyshevskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 983 55 59, www.craftpub.ru. Open 12:00 01:00, Tue - Thu 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00.
. PAEW
Dickens
QD-3, Nab. reky Fontanky 108, MSennaya pl., tel.
(+7) 812 702 62 63, www.dickensrest.ru. Open 12:00
- 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00. PASW
Kriek Brasserie
QC-1, PS, Maly pr. 48, MChkalovskaya, tel. (+7)
812 235 46 21, www.kriek.ru. Open 12:00 - 01:30. .
PAES
The Corner Pub
QC-1, PS, Maly pr. 55A, MChkalovskaya, tel. (+7)
812 702 62 63. Open 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 03:00. . PAESW
Liverpool
QE-3, Ul. Mayakovskogo 16, MMayakovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 579 20 54, www.liverpool.ru. Open 12:00 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. . PAW
Mollies Irish Pub
QE-3, Ul. Rubinshteina 36, MVladimirskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 570 37 68, www.molly.su. Open 12:00
- 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00, Sun 12:00 - 01:00.
PASW
Mollies Mews
QD-2, Bol. Konyushennaya ul. 5, MNevsky pr.,
tel. (+7) 812 571 51 71, www.molly.su. Open 12:00 06:00. PAESW
Where to eat
Moskva
The decor is done out in various shades of cream and the
furniture is the muted and comfy yet expensive looking
stuff. Potted plants brighten the place up, as does fresh
fruit at the open central cooking stations and while the
menu looks over ambitious, hitting all corners of the globe
with sushi, pizza, Russian classics and continental mains the food is still well-made. The Moskva roof is also a great
place for evening drinks, and sipping cocktails on the
huge sun-drenched terrace overlooking the hustle and
bustle of Vosstaniya square, we have to admit is pretty
darn enjoyable.QE-3, Nevsky Centre Shopping Centre,
Nevsky pr. 114, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812 937 64
97, www.moskvavpitere.ru. Open 10:00 - 01:00. .
PTALVSW
Na Rechke
With lovely views and outdoor dining on the Krestovka
River bank Na Rechke creates a relaxed atmosphere. Soft
background music, and friendly staff make for a lovely
dining experience. The interior design with sloping, billowing ceilings, similar to awnings, gives the entire establishment the feel of al fresco dining and the white dcor
enhances the sensation of expansiveness. Tables are large
and placed a good distance from each other. The menu is
largely European with a tendency towards the Mediterranean and Italian. Being close to the central city, Na Rechke
is simultaneously convenient and remote. This makes it an
ideal location for a business meeting or a romantic dinner at the end of the day.QB-1, Ul. Olgina 8, MChernaya
rechka, tel. (+7) 812 230 03 47, www.narechke.com.
Open 12:00 - 01:00. . PTASW
Fine dining
Astoria Caf
Breathe history while dining at the newly opened, freshly
decorated Astoria Caf. The hotel in which this restaurant
is located has seen over a century of history. This history
can be felt inside, and not just through the old pictures
of dancers of the famous Mariinsky theatre. The modern
interior and cuisine, with a mix of trendy recipes and traditional Russian dishes, makes for a perfect and relaxed
lunch or dinner after roaming the city. We recommend
their signature dishes, especially their Pavlova dessert,
which is named after the famous ballerina. It is made from
meringue, and is so light that it can be enjoyed after any
amount of food. Sit near the windows to enjoy the view
of the majestic St. Isaacs Cathedral.QD-3, Hotel Astoria,
Bol. Morskaya ul. 39, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812
494 58 15, www.thehotelastoria.com. Open 07:00 24:00. . PTALW
Sukhoe - Dry
Polusladkoe - Semi-sweet
Sladkoe - Sweet
Stroganoff, but only after touring your way around the
heavenly hors doeuvres, while sampling the vodka recommended by the citys only vodka sommelier. Business
lunch is served between 12:00 - 15:00.QD-3, Belmond
Grand Hotel Europe, Mikhailovskaya ul. 1/7, MNevsky
pr., tel. (+7) 812 329 66 22, www.grandhoteleurope.
com. Open 12:00 - 23:00. . PALEW
Caviar Bar and Restaurant

Cool marble envelops the intimate dining space atop the
first tier of the Grand Hotel Europes elegant staircase, but
the impeccable service is as warm as the flickering candles.
The Caviar Bar and Restaurant subtly and unquestioningly
proves that the culinary arts also have a home in Russia.
Not surprisingly, caviar makes many appearances on the
menu, but never one that is out of place. You can try the
Kamchatka crab in champagne sauce, or the delicious Beef
Grand Cru
Grand Cru brings molecular cuisine and top vintage wines
to the banks of the Fontanka canal. The sleek look of the
restaurant is as sophisticated and minimalist as you can
imagine and the display of wines on sale (and the equally attractive staff selling them) take centre stage. The menu is an
exciting adventure for the taste buds with all kinds of exotic
flavours and unusual spices being combined together with
top notch fish and meat, to give the diner something memorable and out of the ordinary. Dont worry about trying to
figure out which wines would go best with your molecular
meal, there are highly trained sommeliers on hand to help
you match the perfect wine.QE-3, Nab. reky Fontanky 52,
MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 363 25 11, www.grandcru.ru.
Open 12:00 - 23:00. . PASW
June - July 2014
Soup Wine
Five tables with bar stools are all you will find in this sleek
and agreeable diner. The menu is as small as the place
itself, boasting a simple yet tasty choice of soups and
salads but also a selection of fresh juices, pasta and wine
and huge salads which come in bowls heaving with green
leaves. Given the size and how easy it is to sit and linger
listening to the operatic soundtrack, it is definitely advised
to book ahead.QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 24, MNevsky pr.,
tel. (+7) 812 312 76 90, www.supvino.ru. Open 12:00 23:00. . PAGSW
Via dell Oliva
Situated in the very heart of St. Petersburg, Via dell Oliva is a
Mediterranean restaurant but its mostly just Italian cuisine
here. This isnt bad at all, just dont except different specialties from around the Mediterranean. The restaurants dining
areas are ornately decorated as multiple different Mediterranean settings and the restaurant also has room for even the
largest of groups. There is also a decent selection of wine,
a relaxing atmosphere, especially with live music on the
weekend evenings, as well as a friendly staff. If you are in the
mood for great Italian food, you cant go wrong especially
with any of their specials from the grill!QC-2, Bol. Morskaya
ul. 31, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 314 65 63, www.
viadelloliva.ru. Open 12:00 - 24:00. . PAESW
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Where to eat
Le Boat
Le Boat is a spacious and airy restaurant with lovely lighting and attentive staff. Located a short walk from Alexander Nevsky Monastery, past a series of some of the ugliest
examples of Soviet Realism, Le Boat is convenient for the
sightseer and the long term expatriate who wants to enjoy
a fine dining experience away from the bustle of the central city. While the restaurant does not offer lovely views, a
glass wall gives you a good view of the kitchen which can
be an enthralling process. The restaurants main attractions are the lovely environment, good service, and a fine
dining experience at affordable rates.QF-3, Sinopskaya
nab. 22, MPl. Alexandra Nevskogo, tel. (+7) 812 640 26
40, www.leboat-restaurant.ru. . PTAEW
LEurope
Eating in this historic restaurant, the sparkling diamond in
the sumptuous Grand Hotel Europes crown, is an experience to be savoured. The service is in a class of its own,
the interiors are stunning, especially the original art deco
stained glass windows and ceiling, and all the dishes are
made with the absolute finest ingredients available. Of
the luxurious Russian dishes on offer the egg in an egg is
an expensive one of a kind treat and the wild mushroom
dishes likewise will be a pleasant surprise for the taste
buds. We especially recommend visiting on Fridays, when
a chamber orchestra and ballet dancers perform Tchaikovsky, or Saturdays when there is dancing for couples.
Sunday brunch is also magnifique!QD-3, Belmond Grand
Hotel Europe, Mikhailovskaya ul. 1/7, MNevsky pr., tel.
(+7) 812 329 66 30, www.grandhoteleurope.com. Open
07:00 - 23:00. Tchaikovsky Evenings on Fridays 19:00 23:00, Jazz Evenings on Saturdays 19:30 - 23:15, Sunday
Jazz Brunch 13:00 - 16:30. . PTALEW
miX in St. Petersburg
The first restaurant in Russia from multi-Michelin starred
chef Alain Ducasse. By combining haute cuisine with contemporary design, miX fits perfectly into the surrounds
of what is now one of Russias hippest hotels. Service is
perfect and the atmosphere is every inch as glamorous
and lively as you may hope. The menu is filled with local
and European dishes, all given the finest French touches
by the highly presentable chefs over in the open kitchen.
After examining the impressively long wine list be sure
to sample one of their highly creative cocktails.QD-3, W
Hotel, Voznesensky pr. 6, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 610 61 66, www.wstpetersburg.com. Open 07:00 24:00 (breakfast 07:30 - 10:30, lunch 12:00 - 18:00, dinner 19:00 - 24:00). . PTAEGKW
chef who produces authentic, unadulterated meals with

a menu focusing on dumplings, salads, spring rolls and
soups as entrees and noodles and rice, wok and curry for
mains. They also have delicious cocktails. For those looking for a full Thai experience, the restaurant also has a
massage salon in the nearby courtyard.QE-3, Ul. Rubinshteina 12, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 961 92 21,
www.mopscafe.ru. Open 14:00 - 01:00, Wed, Thu 14:00
- 03:00, Fri, Sat 14:00 - 05:30. . PAS
Palkin
Palkin is as historic as they come, dating all the way
back to 1874. Although restoration did take place, the
interior is as sophisticated and tasteful as in imperial
times, which all adds to the feeling that you are being
treated to a meal in some rich aristocrats home. The
menu is bursting with luxurious foie gras, angus beef,
truffles, black caviar and game moulded into historic
French/Russian recipes from a bygone era. They also
have a seasonally changing five-course special menu
with specially selected wines, themed around a different wine-growing area of the world. Booking is recommended.QE-3, Nevsky pr. 47, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 703 53 71, www.palkin.ru. Open 12:00 - 23:00.
. PTAEW
Victoria
A conceptual menu offers the unique treat of luxurious,
yet classic Russian dishes which are related to nearby landmarks - many of which are visible from the lofty terrace
or floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Nevsky prospekt
and the Moika canal. The sumptuous menu gives the history of the dish as well as the site, creating a meal for both
body and mind. Fine dining staples included are meat, fish
and game in this royal parlour of a restaurant at the top
of the Taleon Imperial Hotel. Breakfast buffet and business lunch also on offer.QD-3, Taleon Imperial Hotel,
Nevsky pr. 15, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 324 99
11, www.taleonimperialhotel.com. Open 12:00 - 23:00.
. PTALEW
Mops
The first Thai restaurant in St. Petersburg and the interior is
truly exquisite. Mops cultivates the appearance of elegant
chaos. It has a terrace and three rooms to meet varying
tastes, offering you a cosy spot to smoke a hookah or to
sing your heart away in the karaoke hall. The unusual interior design emphasises contrasts and claims to be aimed
at those with an artistic personality. The restaurants Thai
Wine Cellar 1853

Few restaurants are as small and cosy as this one. Located inside the Kempinski Moika 22 Hotel, you escape into
the world of fine dining, exclusive wines and delicious
fondue. This cellar accommodates up to 16 people but
you are never alone since you are accompanied by 200
different bottles of wine and 50 bottles of champagne.
On the menu you can choose among others between
four different fondues. Next to the classical cheese
fondue is a bourgogne meat fondue and a chocolate
fondue (as an entre, main and dessert perhaps), you
can also go for the champagne and perigord truffle
and cheese fondue. If you are considering a romantic
candle lit dinner for two, hidden away from the world
outside, then this is a good bet.QAdmiralteiskaya,
Nab. Reky Moiky 22, MD-2, tel. (+7) 812 335 9111,
www.kempinski.com. Open Tue - Sat 18:00 - 22:00.
. PAUW
True Indian cooking

and hospitality
since 1994
20
years
10 Admiralteisky Pr., +7 812 312 3886

www.tandoor-spb.ru
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Where to eat
until 06:00 in the morning! The prices are reasonable compared to similar high-class bars and you are guaranteed to
leave with a good impression.QD-2, Bol. Konyushennaya
ul. 27, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 240 24 96, www.arka.
spb.ru. Open 09:00 - 06:00. . PTAESW
Biblioteka
This culinary and cultural project takes up three storeys in the
old Dutch Church on Nevsky prospect. The ground floor is a
caf-delicatessen with tasty American and Dutch pies, homemade burgers, fresh salads and coffee. A restaurant with a
great view of Nevsky pr. is located on the first floor, along with
a flower shop, a china shop, book shop and candle shop. The
ViVi childrens club is also located here. The second floor has
a relaxed atmosphere and comprises a wine and tapas-bar.
It is used for literary events, meetings with writers and book
presentations. QD-3, Nevsky pr. 20, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 244 15 94, www.facebook.com/ilovenevsky. Open
08:00 - 01:00. . PTAESW
International
22.13
The owners have taken inspiration from the different corners of the world that they have visited, creating this gorgeous two storey restaurant overlooking the former imperial stables. The furnishings are eclectic, and the space
has been arranged in such a way that there are all sorts of
nooks and crannies to settle in for chats over innovative
cocktails, or to while away the hours with your laptop or
any of the books and magazines which theyve thoughtfully provided. Their hearty breakfast menu (real American
pancakes and maple syrup!) make for a great start to the
day. Every three months a 22.13 team travels to another
new town and brings a lot of vivid impressions and special
offers for guests. QD-2, Konyushennaya pl. 2, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 647 80 50, www.22-13.com.
Open 09:00 - 02:00. . PTALESW
Arka
The soft lighting, exposed brick wall and sky-lights create
a chic, yet cozy ambience where you can sit and forget
about life for a while. A 13-meter bar and an impressive selection of unusual cocktails make it an ideal place to meet
up with friends or business partners for after-work, or pregoing out drinks. The menu includes a grill section with
sets that are meant to be shared, as well as other traditional dishes prepared in an untraditional way, like the cappuccino mushroom cream soup. And their kitchen is open
Buddha-Bar
There are branches of the glamorous Buddha-Bar brand in
numerous cities around the world, all of which are frequented by the A-list celebrity crowd. The Buddha-Bar restaurant
brings the finest elements of the lounge-restaurant brand
to Russia with a wide-ranging menu of fancy pan-Asian
cuisine with French accents, an inimitable lounge music
soundtrack and ultra-chic surroundings. Flashy, classy and
a little bit exotic, Buddha-Bar proves popular with the cocktails crowd and fans of pan-Asian cuisine.QF-3, Sinopskaya
nab. 78, MPl. Aleksandra Nevskogo, tel. (+7) 812 318
07 07, www.buddha-bar.ru. Open 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat
12:00 - 05:00. . PAESW
Koryushka
Koryushka is a Georgian restaurant on Zayachy Island located in the oldest part of the city - the Peter and Paul
Fortress, a main tourist hotspot. The location affords great
views of landmarks across the river, including the Winter
Palace, and the restaurant makes the most of this, with lots
of windows, and terraces, giving a spacious feel. The staff
are helpful, and although the menu features fish dishes,
there is also shashlik and salads on offer, as well as a good
range of drinks. It is a nice restaurant to sit and enjoy the
view after visiting this historic area of the city.QD-2, Peter
and Paul Fortress 3, MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 917 90
10, www.ginzaproject.ru. Open 11:00 until last guest.
. PTAESW
Long Island Diner & Bar
Long Island is located in a timewarp just off Nevsky prospect. This place feels like a Hollywood remake of a 1950s
milk bar with all the Americana you could wish for: from
models of crime-fighting superheroes to Californian licence plates, and pictures from 1950s classic films to Elvis
Presley. The bar plays a constant soundtrack of solid 1950s
rock. The menu is all American too, burgers, beef and
French fries with a mind boggling array of milkshakes to
help you shake, rattle and roll. If you want something a bit
stronger, they have a wide range of alcoholic cocktails and
beverages.QD-3, Nab. kan. Griboedova 8/1, MNevsky
pr., tel. (+7) 812 924 36 97, www.longislanddiner.ru.
Open 24hrs. . PTASW
Mansarda
Turn into the building signposted with Gazproms headquarters and head for the lift in the left side of the blindingly sleek Quartro Corti business centre. You will be
greeted six floors up with a candid view of the nearby
golden dome of St. Isaacs Cathedral. The interior is understated and the glass walls ensure that the view is the
main focus. The cuisine is as crisp and modern as the restaurant in which its served and shouldnt disappoint. Classic European tastes dominate with Asian influences also
given some attention and the fresh fish based dishes are
particularly recommended. In warm weather the rooftop
terrace is an excellent venue for sunset cocktails or Sunday
brunch.QC-3, Pochtamtskaya ul. 3, MAdmiralteiskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 946 43 03, www.ginza-mansarda.ru. Open
12:00 - 01:00. . PTALSW
Meat Head
Meat Head is set in an enjoyable wine-cellar-like setting
with well spaced-out tables enabling intimate conversations. With meat being the main player we ordered the
strip loin steak and it was perfect. The menu is quite
diverse and we tried scallops, salads and a creamy beet
soup with goat cheese, fresh-baked breads as well as
tea cocktails with liquor. The prices are similar to a top
Manhattan steak house.QD-2, Konyushennaya pl. 2/D,
MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 955 55 59, www.meathead.ru. Open 09:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. .
PALESW
Geografia
As you might guess from the name, the menu includes cuisine from around the world. Here you can enjoy the best
from the Middle East, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico,
Peru, Europe and Russia. Choosing a single dish can be really
tricky. But the eating is only half the pleasure at Georgafia,
the restaurant takes a great pride in the cocktails, offering
more than 40 original cocktails that are set to make you cast
away any preconceived ideas about matching food and
drink. QE-3, Ul. Rubinshteina 5, MMayakovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 340 00 74, www.geo-rest.com. Open 11:00 until
last guest, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 05:00. . PAESW
Kartofel s gribami
This small caf has a pleasant atmosphere with nice staff. It
is good for small groups wanting to catch up and seems to
be popular among creative types with a flair for drawing or
design. The interior is minimalistic with a mix of the retro
with the modern. The caf consists of four tables of varying sizes, so if you want to guarantee a seat its best to book
in advance. The menu offers good, solid food with plenty
of wines and cocktails to wash it down.QD-3, Gorokhovaya ul. 12, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 994 09 83.
Open 09:00 - 24:00, Fri 09:00 - 02:00, Sat 11:00 - 02:00,
Sun 11:00 - 24:00. . PASW
June - July 2014
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Where to eat
Moskva City
Rooftop restaurants are the place to be in this city during
the summer. Moskva City offers an unusual and fantastic
view of St. Petersburg, with the broad Neva River glimmering in the sun. The good thing is, the food is not forgotten
and is all tasty, served by friendly waiters and attractively
presented. Prices are reasonable too. The terrace offers
excellent space for lounging and partying. When the
weather does not allow you to sit outside, they have lots
of space in their well designed restaurant the next storey
down.QD-1, Petrogradskaya nab. 18A, MGorkovskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 925 59 59, www.moskvacity.spb.ru. Open
12:00 until last guest. . PAESW
Pepper Moon
From the street, the restaurant looks very small, but in reality
its three rooms can accommodate more than 100 people.
The designers have realized an interesting and complex
idea with transforming walls: if you want to sit alone and
have no one bother you, you can ask the waiter to fully insulate your table. The menu offers European dishes, as well
as Italian cuisine which is so popular nowadays. Note the icy
display case of fresh fish and seafood. You can choose what
you want, and how it is cooked.QE-3, Ul. Rubinshteina 9/3,
MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 969 85 98, www.gratogroup.ru/peppermoon. Open 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00
- 01:00, Sun 14:00 - 24:00. . PTASW
Romeos Bar and Kitchen

Near the Mariinsky Theater and a number of new hotels,
Romeos offers some of the highest quality and reasonably
priced Italian food in the city. The dcor and atmosphere
are relaxed, inviting guests to linger long and spend cozy
evenings with their guests. A nice place to bring a date or
have a family celebration (a childrens menu is available).
Being a proper Italian restaurant, there is a wide assortment of fish and to mix it up a bit there is also a wide selection of Caucasian and Russian starters and mains.QC-3,
Pr. Rimskogo-Korsakova 43, MSadovaya, tel. (+7) 812
572 54 48, www.romeosbarandkitchen.ru. Open 09:00
- 24:00. . PTALSW
Paradise cafe&bar
The menu is pure pan-Asian: rolls, miso soups, wok dishes
and deep fried appetisers and everything we tried was
prepared in a timely manner, with a good selection of
accompanying sauces. There is a wide range of cocktails
and the Mai Tai we enjoyed was good. It is not a restaurant as much as an oversized chill out lounge, where the
food is merely a background item, something one needs
to sustain themselves while sitting for hours and people
watching in the cavernous surroundings, smoking a hookah, drinking sumptuous cocktails, and enjoying the cafs
karaoke nights and occasional concerts.QD-2, Konyushennaya pl. 2D, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 955 55
59, www.paradise-cafe.ru. Open 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat
12:00 - 06:00. Closed Sun. . PAESW
Ribai
A good juicy steak in St. Petersburg is something of a
delicacy, thus specialty restaurants are relatively rare
and expectedly pricy. The appropriately named Ribai is
a very welcome addition to the otherwise dreary scene:
given the nature of the cuisine it offers tremendous beef
selections at competitive rates. However, should you opt
for something other than steak theres another pleasant
surprise in store. Following the glorious traditions of an
American eatery the portions are mammoth and their
delicious entrees (other than seafood) are priced below
whats expected from a joint that looks as classy as Ribai
does. QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 3, MNevsky pr., tel. +7
(812) 912 96 21, www.ribai.ru. Open 12:00 until last
guest. . PTAVESW
Schastye (Happiness)
That happiness can be found in a restaurant is wonderful
news indeed for food lovers. Happiness is adorned with
dozens of garden style cupids amid fresh white boards
and a trendy white interior. Comfortable benches are situated in two dining halls and the menu offers excellent salads, pasta dishes and various traditional Italian meats.QE3, Ul. Rubinshteina 15/17, MDostoevskaya, tel. (+7) 812
572 26 75, www.schaste-est.com. Open 08:00 - 24:00,
Fri 08:00 - 06:00, Sat 10:00 - 06:00, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. .
PTASW
Sky Bar
Sky Bar claims to offer the highest panoramic views in St.
Petersburg. It is located 69 metres above sea level on the
18th storey of the AZIMUT Hotel and provides guests with
breathtaking views of the historic city - being significantly
higher than most other buildings in the area. The minimalistic style of the bar is accentuated by the sharp contrast
of the interior design with dark walls contrasting against
marble of the bar. The lighting is provided with muted
lights and tall panoramic windows. The bars menu includes items from Scandinavian, Asian and Russian cuisine.
QC-4, AZIMUT Hotel Saint Petersburg, Lermontovsky
pr. 43/1, MBaltiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 740 26 46, www.
azimuthotels.com. Open 17:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat
17:00 - 02:00. . PTAGW
Stroganoff Steakhouse
If steak is your thing, a visit to this deluxe ranchhouse, perfect for the modern sophisticated cattleman, is sure to satisfy. The rich leather upholstery, the green bankers lamps,
the sepia pictures from the bygone era are nothing compared to the delicious food. The steaks are the main attraction, but the buffalo wings and everything else on the
menu are also worthy support acts to the main steak event.
QC-3, Konnogvardeisky bul. 4, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 314 55 14, www.stroganoffsteakhouse.ru.
Open 12:00 - 24:00. . PTAULESW
Ya vegetarianets I am a vegetarian
Bez myasa without meat
The only places

where Belgian beer
and real Flemish dishes
are served perfectly
Cafe Trappist
36 Radischeva Street
+7 (812) 275-99-35
Cafe Manneken Pis
198 Moskovsky Prospect
+7 (812) 371-90-31
Unique bar and boutique

with 400 kinds of beer
Pivnaya Karta
55 Vosstaniya Street
+7 (812) 273-93-78
www.beercard.ru
Cult Californian beer

Boutique bar Pivnaya Karta is now offering over 400 different types of beer. The pub is run by two beer connoisseurs whose passion for beer has taken them around
Europe and even across the Atlantic in search of the
tastiest brews. The pride of their pick so far comes from
Anderson Valley in sunny California, which is Americas
first trappist beer and brings which is so appropriate to
St. Petersburgs summer lifestyle. If you want to indulge
in European varieties then Pivnaya Karta has a great
range of trappist beers, reflecting a beer tradition that
goes back to 1095 and the time of the First Crusade.
While the beer here may smell of ancient antiquity, you
can enjoy tradition with modern comfort, the interior is
modernistic and you could be forgiven for thinking that
you have stepped into a bar in central Manhattan. The
bar itself is equipped with the latest technical equipment to ensure that the beer tastes its best. While to
guide you on that daunting challenge of finding the
right beer with the right taste and the right mood the
bar has a team of specialist who will act as your guides
and tutors in this exacting art. In addition to their 400
different varieties the bar also offers weekly novelties
with visiting ales. Those who prefer their beer to be
poured and not bottled have a choice of 14 beers to
choose from. Cider lovers have similarly been catered
for with 30 ciders to choose from.
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Where to eat
Russian summer menu
The typical Russian menu may usually be full of hearty

warm soups, pies and dumplings to help one get
through the bitterly cold winter months, but come
summer some special warm weather dishes also make
their way on to the Russian menu.
Drinks. Typical homemade summer drinks include
kvass and mors. Kvass is a very specific eastern
European drink that only ever usually appears in summer. Made from fermented rye bread, this soft drink
has a very distinct taste that is kind of like beer but not
and yes, you can really taste the bread in there too.
As summer is berry season mors, a bitter berry drink
served very cold is also very popular in summer as are
other sweeter berry juice based drinks known as kompot, which can be made from practically any berry that
you may find.
Soups. Russian cuisine revolves around soups and
many of the classic Russian soups such as borsch may
often turn up cold. Borsch even has a special sour tasting brother called Shavelyevy soup which is made
from sorrel (shavel) which usually grows in June/July.
Ukha or fish soup is a popular warm soup in summer
as like elsewhere many Russians like to spend a summers day fishing on the countrys lakes or river. The
ultimate classic Russian summer soup though is okroshka. Okroshka usually consists of different boiled vegetables such as carrots or potatoes, fresh cucumbers
and heaps of dill, parsley and spring onions. Different
meats or boiled eggs are also often added and then
the whole thing is topped off with plenty of kvass or
sometimes even kefir (a kind of natural sour milk). It is
as it sounds, quite an acquired taste
The main course. Salads are universally popular year
round in Russia, seeing as they are one of the simplest
staples of Russian cuisine, but come summer the real
powerhouse of the Russian table is the shashlik (shish
kebab). Marinated in different herbs and spices and then
grilled over an open fire, the smell of sizzling shashlik is
the sign that summer has truly arrived. As the dish actually originates from the south it is often accompanied
with Caucasian sauces such as adzhika (a kind of spicy
ketchup) as well as raw onions and a handful of zelen
(green herbs such as parsley and dill). In Russian style a
piece of rye bread is also a popular accompaniment. As
it is technically their national dish, Caucasian restaurants
usually serve up the best shashliks.
Where to eat
Sunduk
Sunduk is a restaurant with a style of its own. Tightly
packed into two small chambers, the restaurant is crowded with memorabilia of the weird, the wacky and the wonderful. The bizarre collection creates a quirky and lively
atmosphere. Live music aids digestion while this smoothly
running restaurant is overseen by the resident cat who ensures everything is in order. This quaint restaurant offers a
great atmosphere and stands out as being something different on the St. Petersburg scene. A dinner at Sunduk can
turn into an entire evening of good company, and good
music.QE-2, Furshtatskaya ul. 42, MChernyshevskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 272 31 00, www.cafesunduk.ru. Open 10:00
- 24:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 24:00. . PASW
Teplo
In essence, this is a place that lives up to its name. Meaning warmth in Russian, Teplo is a winner. Things are done
here subtly and well. The understated homely decor, the
thoroughly intelligent menu, the delightful service all make
coming here similar to dropping by your best friends house
and having a bite to eat in their lounge room or on their
patio or in their kitchen full of freshly baked pies and breads.
Indeed wherever you end up eating, youll linger, eat, drink
and put off leaving.QC-3, Bol. Morskaya ul. 45, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 570 19 74, www.v-teple.ru. Open
09:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 13:00 - 01:00. . PTASW
Terrassa
Terrassa features an open kitchen, wonderful views from
the sixth floor that almost make you feel like youre in the
sky, and stylish interiors. The menu is gargantuan, almost
shocking: each turn of the page is like discovering a new
restaurant. A short list of the cuisines on offer include
Georgian, Russian, Thai, pan-Asian, sushi, pastas, pizzas,
salads, seafood, and soups: you name it and they seemingly seem to have it on the menu. The wine list is extensive
and features an elite wine section with bottles priced up to
430,000Rbl. The resident DJs make this restaurant almost
feel like a club, but the music is not overpowering. QD-3,
Kazanskaya ul. 3, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 937 68 37,
www.terrassa.ru. Open 11:00 until last guest, Sat, Sun
12:00 until last guest. . PAULVESW
Vinostudia
Vinostudia derives its concept from the German writer, artist
and politician Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: life is too short
to drink bad wine! And right he is, although we would like
to add to that: life is too short to drink bad, overpriced wine,
which is often the case in Russia, but not in this gastrobar!
We liked this place so much that we hurried back to check
it out a second time. The wine list is good and reasonably
priced. So if you are looking for a modern, relaxed atmosphere to sip great wine, this is a good choice. As you might
expect from a gastrobar, there is a nice selection of zakuski;
pinchetos, olive plate, cheeses - all of which complement
your drink. QE-3, Ul. Rubinshteina 38, MDostoevskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 380 78 38, www.vinobar.ru. Open 10:00 02:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 05:00. . PASW
Volga-Volga
Volga Volga can be found on a functioning riverboat. Between May and October the ship cruises up and down the
Neva providing breathtaking views and a literally dynamic
atmosphere. The menu mainly relies on seafood and rightfully so: the place offers an unprecedentedly authentic
Tom Yum and most of other fish offerings are refreshing
and sophisticated enough to please a true connoisseur.
Catch the Volga Volga boat on a summer weekend night
to admire the views of the drawn bridges and enjoy the
parade of future socialites in the making while the mighty
of this world are loosening up on the dance floor.QD-1,
Petrovskaya nab. 8, MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 900
83 38, www.ginza-volga.ru. Open 12:00 until last guest.
. PTAEGSW
Zig Zag
Unlike most places for fussy customers, who are used to
grabbing meals somewhere in the very centre, this newly
opened restaurant is located a bit further from Nevsky. Its
not exactly easy to find, but once you do - you cant help
but stay to enjoy what is on offer. Entering the space feels
like youve travelled in time machine back to the 1960s. Zig
Zag restaurant offers international meals with so cold American-Nouveau and Scandinavian accents such as smoked
then grilled salmon, gin-cream sauces, pickled beet-root
or even any pickles that they produce themselves. QD-3,
Gorokhovaya ul. 59/92, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812 314
34 00. Open 12:00 - 24:00. . PTAESW
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The central restaurant in a double-decker trio housed in the
former imperial stables, this particular venue specializes in
simple, but high-end Italian food and takes its name from the
wine produced in the Piedmont region in the north of Italy.
The lofty space is done in muted earth tones that compliment
the exposed brick and beams and is littered with wine bottles
and black and white photos. All the dishes are deliciously executed in filling portions, but we recommend going for either
of the multi-course tasting menus for a luxurious dinner that
will leave you lingering in the warmth of satisfaction. Mind
the sommelier, who unlike any other we had ever seen, will
actually sample your wine first before pouring you a trial sip.
QD-2, Konyushennaya pl. 2, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 647 82 82, www.barbarescoitaliano.com. Open 08:45 01:00, Fri 08:45 - 02:00, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 10:00 - 01:00.
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Where to eat
Capuletti
This sprawling Italian restaurant has a cute cafe/deli style
area in the front overlooking the street and wide balconies,
tables, vines and soaring ceilings in the back. Decorated in
a homely country style the many areas suit both intimate
meals and family dinners. The pizzas are a great choice coming straight from a stone wood-fired oven and the grilled
dishes are also definitely worth opting for. QC-1, PS, Bolshoy pr. 74, MPetrogradskaya, tel. (+7) 812 232 22 82,
www.capuletti.info. Open 08:00 until last guest, Sat, Sun
09:00 until last guest. . PTAVESW
Grato Trattoria
If you are looking for a restaurant which differs from the
restaurants in the centre, Grato Trattoria is the place to go.
Here you can taste authentic Italian food or try something
a little more unusual. Located on Moskovsky prospekt with
its Stalinist architecture, this is a very comfortable restaurant
where you can feel at home and away with the pleasures
of Italy.QMoskovsky pr. 171, MPark Pobedy, tel. (+7) 812
388 34 23, www.grato-trattoria.ru. Open 10:00 until last
guest (kitchen open 10:00 - 22:45). . PTASW
Il Lago dei Cigni
Il Lago dei Cigni (Swan Lake) is an Italian restaurant under
the patronage of the famous gourmet chef Remo Mazzucato. The luxurious interiors were designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates and the sense of luxury is supported by a
unique wine list, live music and Mediterranean hospitality.
Where to eat
Close to the central city, the restaurant is located on Krestovsky Island in the middle of the Neva River delta giving
guests a beautiful view which is particularly attractive as
the sun sets over the Finnish Gulf. The restaurant itself sits
on the very edge of Swan Lake (also known as Northern
Lake), giving visitors the opportunity to watch these magnificent birds throughout the year. With spacious interiors
and set in the peaceful environment of Krestovsky Island
- Il Lago dei Cigni is the ideal location for a quiet getaway
from the stress and bustle of the city.QA-1, Severnaya
doroga 21, MKrestovsky ostrov, tel. (+7) 812 602 07 07,
www.illago.ru. . PTAESW
Makaronniki
Located on the Petrograd side close to the Petrogradsky
sports stadium, this rooftop restaurant gets 11 out of 10
for style points with their summer terrace, complete with
hammocks, bright blue wooden gazebos, chaise lounges
and even a sandbox for the kids. Enjoy unusual views of
Peter and Paul Fortress, the spit of Vasilevsky Island and
the State Hermitage Museum in background - along with
the domes of other St. Petersburg landmarks. Makaronniki offers a Mediterranean menu with world class wines,
cocktails, homemade lemonade and Sangria.QC-2, Pr.
Dobrolyubova 16, MSportivnaya, tel. (+7) 812 677
60 88, www.makaronniki.ru. Open 12:00 - 24:00. .
PTALSW
tov 39/27 (metro Moskovskaya) and ul. Odoevskogo 34

(metro Vasileostrovskaya).QD-3, Nevsky 43, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 984 41 44, www.marcellis.ru.
Open 24hrs. . PTAGSW
Marcellis
Marcellis is a chain of welcoming Italian restaurants
with a simple style reflecting the usual images of Italy
(jars of condiments and olives here, an Italian meat and
cheese case there), although its the tables full of noisy
dinners that really make up the unpretentious atmosphere. The pared-down menu tends towards pastas
and risottos in marathon-runner-sized portions. The
dishes pop with garlic and the sauces are infused to
bursting point with tomato, chili and basil - delicious.
With an open kitchen, Marcellis offers diners yet another possibility to eat quality Italian food in the heart
of the centre. Also at Nevsky pr. 21 (metro Nevsky pr.),
ul. Vosstaniya 15 (metro Pl. Vosstaniya), pr. Kosmonav-
Quest Pasta
Founded by member of St. Petersburgs Italian community, this is a restaurant for Italians and those who appreciate
everything Italian. The first floor has a discrete design with
pastel colours. The second storey is decorated like a 19th
century mansion with a fireplace, high ceilings and stucco
walls. On celebrations you can hear live opera music. The
menu does not include the pizzas typical in most Italian
restaurants, but can enjoy some of the chefs specialties. A
bottle of Italian wine is always a good addition to your evening meal! For desert, then there is no doubt about it, panna cotta or lemon cake.QE-3, Vladimirsky pr. 12, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7) 921 962 54 76, www.questepasta.
ru. Open 12:00 - 02:00. . PTAESW
Music&Bar MOPS
VIP-Karaoke Club
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address: Saint-Petersburg,
Rubinshteina str.12
tel.: +7 (911)926-11-90,
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Jamies Italian
There are restaurants which carry this name in more than 30
cities around the world. Admirers of the legendary chef Jamie
Oliver should remain satisfied: the menu offers traditional
Italian dishes using recipes made by Jamie and his mentor
Gennaro ontaldo. The pasta is made from Italian flour and
farm eggs, and is prepared right before your eyes, and the rustic bread is made according to original recipes, and is baked in
special ovens. The wine list is mainly Italian wines, and almost
any wine is available by the glass. Lovers of the Italian festive
atmosphere are exactly the type of people this place has in
mind - it is quite noisy, with a lot of visitors and waiters, and
people are hard at work in the open kitchen.QD-2, Konyushennaya pl. 2, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 600 25 70, www.
jamieoliver.com/italian/russia/st-petersburg. Open 12:00
- 24:00. . PTALSW
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Where to eat
ROOF TOP TERRACES
Summer is here! And lucky you - there are literally hundreds of places to hang out al fresco and enjoy the sun.
Here weve picked out what we think are some of the
citys best roof top terraces and bars where you can not
only enjoy fantastic views and the unbridled sunshine
but also try some very delicious food and fresh summer drinks!
Makaronniki
QC-2, Pr. Dobrolyubova 16, MSportivnaya, tel.
(+7) 812 677 60 88, www.makaronniki.ru. Open
12:00 - 24:00. . PTALSW
Mansarda
QC-3, Pochtamtskaya ul. 3, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 946 43 03, www.ginza-mansarda.ru. Open
12:00 - 01:00. . PTALSW
miX in St. Petersburg
QD-3, W Hotel, Voznesensky pr. 6, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 610 61 66, www.wstpetersburg.
com. Open 07:00 - 24:00 (breakfast 07:30 - 10:30,
lunch 12:00 - 18:00, dinner 19:00 - 24:00). .
PTAEGKW
Moskva
QE-3, Nevsky Centre Shopping Centre, Nevsky
pr. 114, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812 937 64 97,
www.moskvavpitere.ru. Open 10:00 - 01:00. .
PTALVSW
Moskva City
QD-1, Petrogradskaya nab. 18A, MGorkovskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 925 59 59, www.moskvacity.spb.ru.
Open 12:00 until last guest. . PAESW
Terrassa
QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 3, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 937 68 37, www.terrassa.ru. Open 11:00 until last guest, Sat, Sun 12:00 until last guest. .
PAULVESW
Victoria
QD-3, Taleon Imperial Hotel, Nevsky pr. 15,
MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 324 99 11, www.
taleonimperialhotel.com. Open 12:00 - 23:00. .
PTALEW
Where to eat
REstaurants in hotels
Courtyard Marriott Pushkins
summer fun
From May 8 to September 30 the Courtyard St. Petersburg
Center West/Pushkin Hotel is offering special deals that
include bicycle hire while staying at the hotel. Cycling
is becoming ever more popular in St. Petersburg and it
makes for a great way to visit the citys tourist attractions.
The Bike-Package includes a standard room in the hotel,
breakfast and a bike for the entire stay at the hotel and is
available at any time of day and night.
Bierstube offering new menu. The Marriots restaurant
and brewery is offering a new menu which is good news
to those who enjoy a hearty meal with their beer. The
new menu includes such favourites as pan-fried shrimps
glazed with sweet chili sauce, fish and chips - deep fried
cod fillet in beer batter and their signature homemade
apple strudel with vanilla sauce. And if you loved their
old menu, relax, Bierstube have kept the old favourites
and added some new ones too!QC-4, Nab. kan. Griboedova 166, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812 610 50 00, www.
courtyardstpetersburgpushkin.ru.
French Summer at the KEMPINSKI
The panoramic Bellevue Brasserie restaurant which is located on the 9th floor of the Kempinski Hotel Moika 22
offers guests a new seasonal menu full of original French
dishes. Executive Chef Christophe Laplaza has almost
completely updated the menu, adding some of the dishes
that he cooked during his time at Michelin-starred restaurants all over the world. Christophe recommends trying
this summers delicious appetisers and main courses of
seafood, delicate meat and fresh vegetables. Each dish is
a fine work of culinary art and an extraordinary gourmet
experience.
In summer The Bellevue Brasserie opens its famous Summer
Terrace. Its 360-degree dining venue offering spectacular
views over the main historical attractions of the city centre: Palace Square, Hermitage Museum, St Isaacs Cathedral
and the Church on Spilled Blood. Until the end of August
the Bellevue Brasserie and Summer Terrace are open from
12:00 until 03:00. Live DJ music will be performed every evening from 21:00 to 24:00!QD-2, Kempinski Hotel Moika 22,
Nab. Reky Moiky 22, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 335
91 11, www.kempinski.com/stpetersburg.
Grand Hotel opens Grand Terrace

The Grand Hotel Europe has opened its terrace so that you
can enjoy fresh air and sun while dining at their prestigious
restaurants. To accompany the new season and the fresh
air they are opening the Fresh Bar with a range of sushi,
seafood products, truffles and salads. The menu at the
Grand Terrace includes pizzas, pasta, and Russian classics
offering the best of Russian cuisine, while the ice-cream
desert section includes some of North Americas most
popular and delicious delicacies.
And one more good news! To welcome the summer season, the Grand Hotel Europe is offering a new service to its
guests - bicycle hire. The steel coloured bikes by Bickerton
are equipped with everything you need to tour the city by
bike - helmets, jackets, a mini first-aid kit, a bike lock and
even a mobile phone for a direct link with the concierge
if needed. Guests are also offered a map with several different tours suggested to ensure an interesting and safe
trip round the city, with suggestions for ideal picnic spots
in the citys suburbs. The bikes also comfortably fit in the
boot of a car so they can be taken further afield for more
intrepid excursions.QD-3, Belmond Grand Hotel Europe,
Mikhailovskaya ul. 1/7, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 329
60 00, www.grandhoteleurope.com.
Taleons Victoria Restaurant offers

Grand Dining
If you are looking for a pleasant way to spend your Sunday try the open terrace at the Victoria restaurant, located on the sixth floor of the Taleon Imperial Hotel in St
Petersburg. Bring your friends and family along to enjoy
exquisite cuisine, live music and superb service at the
Victoria restaurant every Sunday, from 13:00 to 17:00.
Master chef Alexander Dregolsky creates a new six course
menu each week.QD-3, Taleon Imperial Hotel, Nevsky
pr. 15, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 324 99 11,
www.taleonimperialhotel.com. A four-course menu is
2,800Rbl per person, full menu is 4,200Rbl per person.
Sunday dinner menu includes Sparkling Wine, House
Wines, Russian vodka and mineral water.
Summer in a glass!
Enjoy summer specials at the Barbazan restaurant and
Cannelle Bar & Caf of Radisson Royal Hotel, St. Petersburg! Experience new edges of taste with the dishes in
stemware, or go for the summer classic with ice-cream.
The new summer menu includes cold beetroot soup
with croutons and salmon; tomato gazpacho with bread
toasts; cucumber soup with mint; vegetable crudites with
dzadziki sauce and much more! Sounds delicious!QE-3,
Radisson Royal Hotel, Nevsky pr. 49/2, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7) 812 322 50 00, www.radisson.ru/hotelstpetersburg. .
Summer comes to Novotel

Enjoy the best of the warm summer weather with shashliks and salad in the very centre of the city. The Novotel St.
Petersburg Centre has opened its terrace and is offering
a real Russian summer experience with none of the discomfort or inconvenience of leaving the city. Enjoy your
shashliks in comfortable chairs, without the smoke, with
world class service and food prepared by the Novotels
master chef.QE-3, Novotel St. Petersburg Centre, ul.
Mayakovskogo 3A, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 335
11 88, www.accorhotels.com/5679.
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Nightlife
Nightlife
The nightlife in St. Petersburg is brilliant. You can eat, drink
and dance around the clock. The city has dimly lit jazz halls,
groovy strip-clubs and a vibrant underground music scene.
On a night out in this wild town, youll find unique performances and eccentric people everywhere!
Artsy and Underground

Belochka & Mielofon
As tricky to find as all St. Petersburgs underground bars tend
to be, head down Bankovsky pereulok and turn into the dark
side street at house 3, turn right and go up to the end of the
even darker and creepy looking yard and listen out for the
music coming from a basement. Down in the tartan wallpapered basement youll find two rooms, one a beer hall style
area for drinking and chatting and the other a louder dance
floor area with the obligatory table-football installed. QD2, Bankovsky per. 3, MSadovaya, tel. (+7) 812 212 85 06.
Open 19:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon. PEW
Borodabar
Despite its diminutive size the atmospheric Boroda (beard) bar
still packs in the people and is bursting with the kind of atmosphere that wouldnt be amiss in Berlin or Budapest. The homemade interior reflects the eclectic mix of clientele with industrial breeze blocks and exposed piping, graffiti by tattoo artists
and reclaimed items of cheap furniture. QD-3, Kazanskaya ul.
11, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 923 89 40, www.borodabar.
ru. Open 17:00 until last guest. ESW
Cafe-Bar Produkty
Produktys owner apparently was inspired by those quirky
little hole-in-the-wall sized bars that make the Berlin
nightlife scene so legendary and in terms of both design
and vibe the inspiration really shows. Produkty rocks
its retro 1960s reclaimed furniture so well, that even the
guests in their boho beards and fake spectacles, look like
they also were brought in as part of the decoration. The
music is of course old-school jukebox and retro favourites
or new wave and post-rock synth-pop, while for drinks its
cocktails which take forever to construct or bottles of beer.
QE-3, Nab. reky Fontanky 17, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 312 57 54. Open 14:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 14:00 - 06:00,
Sun 14:00 - 02:00. PAEW
Bars and Pubs

Bristol Pub
Bristol is a quiet, respectable pub; a thick rug on the floor,
leather-upholstered sofas and velvet armchairs - everything heres cosy and snug. Black-and-white photographs of the 20s and 30s create the atmosphere of the
England of the time. Dont expect anything out of the
ordinary from the cooking - everythings simply done, but
very tasty. The menu is a combination of European and
Russian dishes as well as a large assortment of beers and
other kinds of alcoholic beverage.QE-3, Ul. Marata 36/38,
MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7) 812 713 24 42, www.molly.su.
Open 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00. PASW
Dead Poets
This is a European style whiskey bar for those who want a
more relaxed atmosphere. Dead Poets markets itself at the
discerning connoisseur who would rather spend the evening sipping whiskey or wine and playing chess or backgammon than running riot in a bar. The choice of whiskey
is impressive and provided with a delicious range of snacks.
The bar plays soft background music and has an art nouveau
interior.QE-3, Ul. Zhukovskogo 12, MMayakovskogo, tel.
(+7) 812 449 46 56, www.dpoets.ru. Open 11:00 - 01:00,
Fri - Sun 11:00 - 03:00. . PAW
Liverpool
If Beatles covers are your thing, youll enjoy Liverpool - a
pub with local bands playing British retro pop. Liverpool
serves great food in large portions, has screens for sport
events and quite a few beers on offer. Located just a short
walk from Nevsky Prospekt it serves as a good place to
relax, play pool and have beers with friends, while humming or singing along with your favorite songs.QE-3, Ul.
Mayakovskogo 16, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 579
20 54, www.liverpool.ru. Open 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat
12:00 - 01:00. . PAW
Mollies Irish Pub
St. Petersburgs first Irish pub, located just off Nevsky,
offers just what you would expect from a bar like this.
Mollies serves up a wide range of beers, good food and
music (although it might be a bit loud for an intimate
conversation). Russians hang out here, mixed with expats
and the occasional tourist.QE-3, Ul. Rubinshteina 36,
MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7) 812 570 37 68, www.molly.
su. Open 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00, Sun 12:00 01:00. PASW
Mollies Mews
A newly hewn branch of the popular Mollies pub. The
Mews lacks the old-fashioned battered and bruised bar
clutter which has been worn-in over 15 year at the original pub on ulitsa Rubinshteina. What they are missing
in history they make up for in space however. Mollies
Mews is much bigger than its legendary parent, meaning theres space now for live Celtic folk bands who drum
up a jolly atmosphere and draw the big crowds on Friday
and Saturday evenings.QD-2, Bol. Konyushennaya ul. 5,
MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 571 51 71, www.molly.su.
Open 12:00 - 06:00. PAESW
Molly Island
Located on Vasilyevsky Island, this little Irish Pub is the
place to go after a day in the Lenexpo Exhibition Centre
or if you are staying in the nearby Hotel Pribaltiskaya. The
cosy interior, friendly staff and a vibrant mix of locals and
foreigners as well as a wide selection of beer, whiskey and
food, make it the perfect place to meet up with friends
or watch a game of football, if you dont feel like travelling all the way to the centre.QB-1, Morskaya nab. 15,
MPrimorskaya, tel. (+7) 812 438 13 03, www.molly.su.
Open 12:00 - 02:00. PASW
Molly Shelter
Shelter is the right word for this snug little basement Irish
Pub - its low vaulted brick ceilings and inviting booths
tucked away in various little nooks and crannies act as a
cocoon to the outside world and call out at you to settle
in, relax and take shelter. The basements careful restoration
gives the pub a very authentic look and the various bits of
antique pub clutter look well at home amongst chess playing punters and sports fans. They have good stouts and
ales on draught as well as the atypical Guinness.QD-3,
Italyanskaya ul. 29, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 315 47 54,
www.molly.su. Open 12:00 - 02:00. PAESW
The Office Pub
This elegant Irish pub not far from Kazan Cathedral attracts locals, expats and tourists who mingle over shots
and beers. They have a wide selection of beer on draught
including Guinness, Belgian cherry beer and just about everything in between. Its one of those offices where you
dont mind staying late, but doing overtime definitely has
the opposite effect on your wallet.QD-3, Kazanskaya ul.
5, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 571 54 28, www.molly.su.
Open 12:00 - 02:00. PASW
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Nightlife
Nightlife
Clubs
Barrel
This slick black and neon looking place has got a bit of an attitude to it - one that says dress rich and spend money. Theres
an elaborate menu done up like a glossy magazine offering a
bit of everything, but primarily this is a place to sit in your fox
fur stole with a martini and look down at the fellow wannabe
VIPs in attendance - until its pole dancing time, of course.
QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 5, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 929
82 98, www.project-barrel.ru. Open 12:00 until last guest,
Fri 12:00 - 06:00, Sat, Sun 15:00 - 06:00. PAESW
Dacha
This place gets really crowded during the weekend but then
it also tends to be more fun. The later the hour the crazier the
atmosphere with people dancing up a huge sweat in this tiny
pocket of a place. Dont dress too fancy if youre coming here
for the night, youre likely to get beer spilt on you and the
place is smokier than a cuban warehouse. Despite the mess
the friendly and energetic atmosphere of Dacha is addictive.
During the day they have a few tables outside and the same
quality taste in music which is complimented by sandwiches,
homemade lemonade and free wifi.QD-3, Dumskaya ul. 9,
MNevsky pr. Open 18:00 - 06:00. PEW
Dom Byta
The interior is pure 70s swank, with burnished gold wall
hangings and a long turquoise bar. Nice touches like
vintage glass ashtrays and antique porcelain teapots
show impeccable taste in kitsch and the DJs are no less
sensitive to the mood, playing subtle electro tracks on
quieter nights and amping it up for the more boisterous
weekends. QE-3, Razyezzhaya ul. 12, MVladimirskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 975 55 99, www.dombeat.ru. Open 12:00 06:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 07:00. PTAESW
Mishka
Named after the youtube celebrity, Mishka the talking husky,
this tiny basement bar is well done up in grey with pink accents. All the hipsters are here, with their oversized glasses
and handmade accessories. Theyre smoking Belomorkanals
ironically and tapping their feet to the DJ whos sharing space
with the friendly bartenders. As a bonus, the toilet rules are
interestingly translated - who flushes their wallet down the
bowl?QE-3, Nab. reky Fontanky 40, MNevksky pr., tel.
(+7) 812 643 25 50, www.mishkabar.ru. Open 12:00 - 02:00,
Fri, Sat 12:00 - 06:00. PAEW
Radiobaby
With its high ceilings and groovy modern dcor, Radiobaby
has been cleverly divided with the dance floor, bar and
chill-out room all flowing into one another so you can rock,
drink and relax all in one place. The crowd is a diverse mix
of hipsters and the old-guard and the DJs are local favorites
who know how to keep the energy up. The no house, no
techno rule is in effect. Entrance is through the archway and
to the left.QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 7, MNevsky pr., www.
radiobaby.com. Open 18:00 - 06:00. PEW
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What to see
What to see
Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography. It has anthropological and ethnographic collections on the cultures
of people around the world as well as an eclectic mix of
random items that Peter and Russian explorers collected
on their worldly travels. Peters Anatomical Collection with
its severed hands and malformed babies in jars still draws
the crowds.QC-2, Universitetskaya nab. 3, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 328 14 12, www.kunstkamera.
ru. Open 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon and last Tue of the
month. Admission 50 - 250Rbl.
St. Petersburgs World-Heritage-Listed city centre is one of the

most awe-inspiring in Europe. Designed by Europes greatest
architects, it was virtually untouched during Soviet times.
They did however add a few hundred apartment monstrosities outside town though. The city has an enormous amount
of individual tourist attractions which remain enchantingly
beautiful and steeped in fascinating history.
The Essentials
Aleksander Nevsky Monastery
Founded by Peter the Great, in 1710, this orthodox monastery is the most important in St. Petersburg. The St.
Trinity cathedral is worth a visit and so is the cemetery,
where you can visit the graves of Russias greatest composers and writers, including Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky,
Glinka and Dostoevsky. You can buy fresh holy bread in
the monasterys bakery in the afternoon (on your left as
you approach the Trinity cathedral from the entrance).QF3, Nab. reky Monastyrky 1, MPl. Aleksandra Nevskogo,
tel. (+7) 812 274 17 02, www.lavra.spb.ru. Open daily
06:00 - 20:00. Admission free.
BRIDGES
Bridges going up
Dvortsovy
01:05 - 04:50
Blagoveshchensky
01:25 - 02:45
03:10 - 05:00
Sampsonievsky
02:10 - 02:45
03:30 - 05:00
Grenadersky
02:45 - 03:45
04:20 - 04:50
Kantemirovsky
02:45 - 03:45
04:20 - 04:50
Troitsky
01:35 - 04:50
Liteiny
01:40 - 04:45
Birzhevoy
02:00 - 04:55
Tutchkov
02:00 - 02:55
Bolsheokhtinsky
02:00 - 05:00
Volodarsky
02:00 - 03:45
Alexandra Nevskogo 02:20 - 05:10

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03:35 - 04:55
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Church of the Saviour on the Spilt

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domes looks a bit out of place in the European centre of
St. Petersburg, but its one of the citys most beautiful and
memorable landmarks. It got its awkward name because
it was built on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was murdered in 1881. Locals call it the mosaic church because
the interior is covered with magnificent mosaics, each
wall with a particular Biblical theme. It was renovated in
the early 1990s and reopened as a museum in 1997.QD2, Nab. kan. Griboedova 2b, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 315 16 36, www.cathedral.ru. Open 11:00 - 19:00.
Closed Wed. Admission 50 - 250Rbl.
Cruiser Avrora
The battle ship, anchored off the banks of Petrograd Side,
has become somewhat of a Soviet shrine. This is because
blank shots fired from the Aurora are said to have been the
trigger for the revolution of 1917. The ship was sunk during
WWII, to protect it from German bombing, and, in 1958, it
was made into a museum. It is operated by the Central Naval
Museum. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, mysterious
rumours have been spreading that it is, in fact, a replica. But
who knows? Why not find out for yourself!QE-1, PS, Petrogradskaya nab., MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 230 84 40.
Open 11:00 - 17:15. Closed Mon, Fri. Admission 50 - 300Rbl.
Kazan Cathedral
This cathedral, which was modelled on St. Peters in Rome, is
one of the citys most majestic. It was built from 1801 to 1811
to house the miracle-working Icon Our Lady of Kazan. The
dome is 80-metres high and the colonnade facing Nevsky
has 96 columns. Be warned, its a quiet place and they dont
like you to talk a lot in here, its place of prayer and contemplation.QD-3, Kazanskaya pl. 2, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 314 46 63, www.kazansky-spb.ru. Open 09:00 - 20:00
Daily services 10:00 and 18:00. Admission free.
Peter and Paul Fortress

The Fortress is the cradle of the city; St. Petersburgs first
settlement. Now a tourist complex, it houses the famous
Cathedral of the Saint Apostles Peter and Paul, along with
numerous museums, galleries and spectacular river-side
views. The proudest offerings are the large Commandants
House museum which examines the history of the city and
the smaller, modern and fun museum at the Neva Curtain
Wall which studies the history of the Fortress itself. However, the more unusual Engineers House and Museum of
Space Exploration are really very quirky and good. The
Mint displays coin collections and the Printing Workshop
contains printing and ceramic relics. Visit the Neva Curtain Wall archway for the best view, and brave a dip in the
bracing waters at your own risk.QD-2, Petropavlovskaya krepost 3, MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 230 64 31,
www.spbmuseum.ru. The fortress is open 08:30 - 21:00.
All details about museums and cathedral open hours
on the website. Entrance to fortress is free. All inclusive
ticket 370Rbl (ticket valid for all museums).
Russian Museum
A dazzling journey from thirteenth century icons to the
cream of Russian avant-garde, the Russian Museum is
housed in various buildings and palaces. With a maze
of beautifully decorated rooms, the main Mikhailovsky
Palace is a delight for art-lovers, whatever their favoured
genre. It is widely acclaimed for containing the most outstanding collection of icons from ancient Rus. The Benois
Wing has an especially strong display of work from the
turn of the twentieth century. Tickets can include entrance
to the Stroganov Palace, Marble Palace and Mikhailovsky
Castle which host temporary exhibitions. QD-2, Inzhenernaya ul. 4, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 595 42 48, www.
rusmuseum.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Mon 10:00 - 17:00,
Thu 13:00 - 21:00. Closed Tue. Admission 150 - 350Rbl.
All inclusive ticket 300 - 600Rbl.
Kunstkamera (Peter the Great Museum

of Anthropology and Ethnography)
St. Petersburgs oldest museum is also its strangest. Kunstkamera (which translates as art house) was founded by Peter the Great in 1714. It is also known as the Peter the Great
St. Isaacs Cathedral

Fully restored inside and out, St. Isaacs is one of the
worlds largest and most ornate cathedrals. The interior is
adorned with gold trim, mosaics and paintings. Designed
by Auguste de Montferrand and built between 1818 and
1858 the church was named in tribute to Peter the Great
who was born on the day of St. Isaac of Dalmatia. If it is a
clear day we recommend climbing to the domes top; the
panoramic view is absolutely worth the effort.QD-3, Isaakievskaya pl. 4, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 315 97
CITY CARD
Get the most out of
your trip to St. Petersburg with the Petersburg Card. This convenient sightseeing card gives
you access to a hop-on hop-off bus trip around the
city and a free river cruise, free entry to more than
40 museums around the city and a free boat trip to
Peterhof. It also gives you discounts for a number of
tourist services and restaurants. Whether you are a
visitor to the city with only a couple of days here or
an expat wanting to get to know the insides and outs
of this amazing city, the Petersburg Card is a great investment. The card is available is available in 2, 3, 5
and 7 days options for your convenience. More information at www.petersburgcard.com.
32, www.cathedral.ru. Open 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Wed.
Colonnade open daily 11:00 - 17:00. Closed second
Wed of the month. Tickets for the cathedral and the
colonnade are sold separately. Admission Cathedral
50 - 250Rbl. Colonnade 150Rbl. Audioguide 100Rbl.
Summer Garden
Tsar Peter the Great created the Summer Garden, surrounded by beautiful iron fences, in 1704. Most of the trees
and all 250 statues were imported from Italy. For a century,
it was the exclusive domain of people of the highest rank.
Tsar Nicholas I opened it up to well-dressed people, but
these days they dont care what you wear. These statues
have seen it all. Theres a display of twelve funky handturned iron chairs positioned in a circle, each one made
by different blacksmiths.QD-2, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 314 03 74, www.rusmuseum.ru. Open 10:00 - 20:00.
Closed Tue. Admission free.
Take note that most museum ticket offices

close one hour before the official closing time.
Also remember most museums ask you to buy
an extra photography ticket if you would like
to take photos or videos
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What to see
What to see
Hermitage
Churches
Museums
The director of the Hermitage once said, I cant say that

the Hermitage is the number one museum in the world,
but its certainly not the second. And with over three
million works of art and treasures housed in five connected buildings along the Neva, the museum cant fail
to impress. Give yourself plenty of time and try to go
on a weekday to avoid the crowds or even take a virtual
tour. Four hours is probably an absolute minimum of
time to spend there if you want to see the main state
rooms and some of the most popular artworks.
St. Petersburg is home to many different churches and monasteries, all with beautiful architecture. Of course there is St.
Isaacs Cathedral, which is the largest Russian Orthodox Cathedral in the city, and one of the largest domed cathedrals
in the world. It houses a museum, and it is possible to walk
up to the colonnade for fantastic views of the city. The distinctive Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood is no longer
consecrated, but is now a museum of mosaics. The unique
Kazan Cathedral dominates Nevsky Prospect, and the Troitsky Cathedral with its blue domes overlooks the Fontanka
Canal. These buildings give a great insight into Russias past.
St. Petersburg has been described as a living museum under the open skies, and for good reason! There is something
for everyone, from the world famous Hermitage art gallery,
to museums about the citys famous writers, including
Dostoevsky, as well as museums dedicated to vodka (of
course!), chocolate, and bread! You can also see castles and
palaces, such as the Mikhailovsky Castle, and the Menshikov Palace, as well as the Peter and Paul Fortress, which is
now The State Museum of History of St Petersburg. Also,
for one night every year in May, all of the museums in the
city open their doors until the early hours for the Night of
the Museums, which is very popular with tourists and locals
alike!
The museums art collection covers all of the greatest European movements. Lovers of the renaissance
shouldnt miss the Da Vincis, Canalettos, Michaelangelos and Raphaels of the Italian rooms. The Rembrandt
room filled with works by the old master is another
must as are the nearby El Grecos. The great impressionists like Gaugin, Van Gogh, Degas, Matisse, Picasso and
the gang are all up on the top floor where there is also a
very large selection of Oriental and Middle Eastern art.
The ground floor houses the museums treasures of ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and Persia as well as antiquities
from the near and central east.There is also a number of
cafes and shops on the ground floor just to the right of
the main staircase after the entrance to the museum.
The largest number of opulent state rooms such as the
throne rooms, ballrooms, boudoirs, the spectacular clock
room with its huge peacock clock and other libraries,
parlours and the like are largely located on the first floor
(in Russian 2nd floor) of the winter palace and lead off in
different directions from the Jordan staircase (where you
enter the museum just after the ticket offices).
QD-2, Dvortsovaya nab. 34 (entrance from
Dvortsovaya pl.), MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812
710 90 79, www.hermitagemuseum.org. Open
10:30 - 18:00, Wed 10:30 - 21:00. Closed Mon. Admission 400Rbl. Audioguide 350Rbl. Excursion bureau (+7) 812 571 84 46.
Smolny Cathedral
QF-2, Pl. Rastrelli 3, MChernyshevskaya, tel. (+7) 812
710 31 59, www.cathedral.ru. Open 11:00 - 19:00, belltower 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Wed. Admission 50 - 150Rbl,
concerts 200 - 700Rbl. Bell-tower 100Rbl.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
QC-3, Nikolskaya pl. 1/3, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812
714 70 85, www.nikolskiysobor.ru. Open 06:30 - 19:30.
Daily services 07:00, 10:00, 18:00. Admission free.
Troitsky Cathedral
QD-4, Izmailovsky pr. 7a, MTekhnologichesky Institut, tel. (+7) 812 251 89 27, www.izmsobor.ru. Open
08:00 - 19:00. Daily services 10:00, Fri - Sun 17:00.
Vladimirsky Cathedral
QE-3, Vladimirsky pr. 20, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7)
812 312 19 38, www.vladimirsobor.spb.ru. Open 08:00 19:30. Services daily 09:00, 18:00. Sun 07:00, 10:00.
F.M.Dostoevsky Literary-Memorial
Museum
QD-3, Kuzhnechny per. 5/2, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7)
812 571 40 31, www.md.spb.ru. Open 11:00 - 18:00.
Closed Mon and on public holidays. Admission 30 160Rbl. Audioguide 100 - 170Rbl. Guided tours should
be booked in advance by phone.
Memorial flat of Alexander Blok
QB-2, Ul. Dekabristov 57, MSadovaya, tel. (+7) 812 713
86 31, www.spbmuseum.ru. Open 11:00 - 18:00, Tue
11:00 - 17:00. Closed Wed. Admission 60 - 100Rbl.
Nabokov Museum
QC-2, Bol. Morskaya ul. 47, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 315 47 13, www.nabokovmuseum.org. Open 11:00
- 18:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon. Admission
free.
Pushkin Apartment Museum
QD-2, Nab. reky Moiky 12, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
571 35 31, www.museumpushkin.ru. Open 10:30 18:00. Closed Tue, last Fri of the month. Admission 40
- 250Rbl. Audioguide 250Rbl.
Artillery Museum
QD-2, Aleksandrovsky park 7 (entrance from Kronverkskaya nab.), MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 232
02 96, www.artillery-museum.ru. Open 11:00 - 18:00.
Closed Mon, Tue and last Thu of the month. Admission
50 - 300Rbl.
Grandmaket (Russia in miniature)
QTsvetochnaya ul. 16, MMoskovskie Vorota, tel. (+7)
812 495 54 65, www.grandmaket.ru. Open 10:00 20:00. Admission 400Rbl, children 200Rbl. Weekend
450Rbl, children 250Rbl.
House of Peter the Great
QD-2, Petrovskaya nab. 6, MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7)
812 232 45 76, www.rusmuseum.ru. Open 10:00 18:00, Thu 13:00 - 21:00. Closed Tue and last Mon of the
month. Admission 70 - 200Rbl.
Museum of the History of Religion
QC-3, Pochtamtskaya ul. 14, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 314 58 38, www.gmir.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00,
Tue 13:00 - 21:00. Closed Wed. Admission 150 - 300Rbl.
Museum of the St. Petersburg Avantgarde (Matyushin house)
QD-1, Ul. Professora Popova 10, MPetrogradskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 347 68 98, www.spbmuseum.ru. Open
11:00 - 18:00, Tue 11:00 - 17:00. Closed Wed. Admission
60 - 100Rbl.
Museum of Political History of Russia
QD-2, Ul. Kuibysheva 2-4 (entrance from Kronversky
pr.), MGorkovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 233 70 52, www.
polithistory.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00.
Closed Thu and last Mon of the month. Admission 60 150Rbl. Guided tours for groups from 700Rbl.
Suvorov Memorial Museum
QE-3, Kirochnaya ul. 43, MChernyshevskaya, tel. (+7)
812 579 39 14, www.suvorovmuseum.ru. Open 10:00 18:00, Wed 13:00 - 21:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission
50 - 300Rbl.
Yusupov Palace
QC-3, Nab. reky Moiky 94, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
314 98 83, www.yusupov-palace.ru. Open 11:00 - 17:00.
Group tours should be booked in advance by phone
(+7) 812 314 88 93. Excursions 150 - 500Rbl. Audioguide
500Rbl.
Lyrical City
With so many wonderful writers and poets who were born
in and inspired by St. Petersburg, you cannot leave the city
without visiting one of the museums honouring them.
Russian Vodka Museum

Vodka Museum
This small museum presents the long history of
Russias national drink,
from 12th Century peasants
through to 20th Century
presidents. Display cases
full of vodka bottles in unusual shapes, old advertising campaigns and some
funny dioramas explain the evolution of the Russian firewater. An excursion is recommended as the exhibits are
in Russian only. In the tasting room, theres also a chance
to try out three different vodkas and traditional Russian
snacks.QC- 2, Konnogvardeisky bul. 4, MNevsky pr.,
tel. (+7) 812 570 64 22, www.vodkamuseum.su. Open
12:00 - 19:00. Admission 170Rbl.
modern art centres

If modern art is more your thing, you are well provided
for! St. Petersburg is home to many modern art galleries,
including the Anna Nova Art Gallery, which focuses on
young up-and-coming artists, as well as The State Museum and Exhibition Centre for Photography (ROSPHOTO). Other highlights include the S.P.A.S. Gallery,
which is the oldest of its kind in the city, and the Erarta
Museum and Galleries of Modern Art, which is the
biggest non-governmental contemporary museum in
Russia, and houses around 2000 works.
Anna Nova Art Gallery
QD-3, Ul. Zhukovskogo 28, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel.
+7 (812) 275 97 62, www.annanova-gallery.ru.
Borey Art Centre
QD-3, Liteiny pr. 58, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812
275 38 37, www.borey.ru.
DiDi Art Gallery
QB-2, VO, Bolshoy pr. 62, MVasileostrovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 320 73 57, www.didigallery.com.
Erarta
QB-3, VO, 29-ya linya, 2, MVasileostrovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 324 08 09, www.erarta.com.
Marina Gisich Gallery
QC-3, Nab. reky Fontanky 121, MSadovaya, tel.
(+7) 812 314 43 80, www.gisich.com.
Novy musey
QC-2, VO, 6-ya liniya, 29, MVasileostrovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 323 50 90, www.novymuseum.ru.
S.P.A.S Gallery
QC-2, Nab. reky Moiky 93, MSadovaya, tel. (+7)
812 571 42 60, www.spasgal.ru.
ROSPHOTO
QC-2, Bol. Morskaya ul. 35, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 314 12 14, www.rosphoto.org.
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PARKS
St. Petersburg is home to many parks and gardens in

which you can while away an afternoon. They are romantic and beautiful, whether dipped in sunlight or
blanketed in snow. The Summer Garden is the oldest,
dating back to the 18th Century, and was designed by
Peter the Great. A lot of the parks are home to cafes
and other facilities for visitors. Yelagin Park, located on
Yelagin Island, is one of the most popular parks in the
city, and often hosts various events throughout the
year. The parks are great places to get away from the
chaos of the city and enjoy nature.
Tavrichesky Garden
QF-3, MChernyshevskaya, www.tavrsad.com.
Open 24hrs.
Yelagin Park
QMKrestovsky ostrov, tel. (+7) 812 430 09 11,
www.elaginpark.spb.ru. Open daily 06:00 - 23:00.
Yusupovsky garden
QD-3, Sadovaya ul. 50, MSennaya pl. Open 24hrs.
BE MY happy guest
This is a new project to give foreign visitors a truly Russian experience to explore the culture and the friendship of the real Russia. Be My Guest arranges home
stays for tourists, so you can enjoy a home made meal,
spend the evening chatting to your hosts, perhaps
even learn how to cook borsch, make Russian pancakes
or home made pelmeni. Be My Guest opens up Russians homes and Russians hearts to you. Discover local
traditions, local superstitions and try to discover the secret of the Russian soul. The project also offers a range
of unusual cultural programmes that help you understand the domestic side of Russian life and lets you
discover what it is like to live like a Russian. Put politics
aside and discover this homely world. www.facebook.
com/BeMyHappyGuest, tel. (+7) 981 168 07 42
What to see
Tours around
Old Soviet Stuff TourS
Central Landing-Stage Pier with Lions

One of the joys of St. Petersburg is the chance to go boating
along the canals and rivers. You really get a different perspective of the city from the water and the reflections of
the coloured sky and palaces are enchanting. At the central
landing-stage Pier with Lions they offer regular water water
trips every hour along the Neva River, the Gulf of Finland,
the city`s canals and even to the fountains of Peterhof. They
have tours with audioguides in different languages, special
jazz tours, BBQ evenings, a bar and a VIP lounge. Boat tours
will depart daily from mid-April.QD-2, Admiralteiskaya
nab. 2, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 320 08 77, www.
boattrip.ru. Admission: tickets for adults range from 400
- 1,000Rbl. Online booking and discount for children,
students and return tickets. PAUEK
If you want to see a completely different side of St. Petersburg there are some new initiatives which aim to show you
the fascinating sights beyond St. Petersburg. One of those
is WOW Russia Tours which offers tours in a classic Soviet
Volga. We decided to check their signature tour; the Old
Soviet Stuff Tour.
The tour is a rough history of the communistic era with
some iconic buildings as an example. From the place where
the revolution started all the way up to the Soviet 70s. It
wasnt a boring history lesson but a combination of interesting stories and anecdotes instead. The tour contains a
Lenin pointing at things, a futuristic looking building which
could be starring in any science fiction movie ,a slowly decaying communistic factory and some other surprises just
around the corner.
We visited all the sites with a classic Soviet GAZ Volga 24.
Called a Soviet Mercedes this 1979 Volga 24 is pretty big
and supposed to have 125 horsepower but we think some
horses left the engine over the years . We liked the 70s
interior with its fancy fake wood dashboard and mustard
yellow seats. Nothing makes you feel more in Russia then a
noisy, slightly uncomfortable, old piece of Soviet engineering pride. The drive should already be a part of the adventure and with this Volga that certainly was the case!
WOW Russia Tours was set up by Jonathan who left Holland
by car all the way to the south of Russia, before he settled
in St. Petersburg. Hes been in love with the country since
his first visit and wants to share this with his guests. Except
for tours in his Volga car, Jonathan will also offer other excursions during the season. Something involving Russian
country-life, how to cleanse yourself from your sins and
dirt and we even heard the word Kalashnikov somewhere
during our trip. Top all this off with a small shot of vodka
and explore Russia as you have never seen it before. As says
their slogan! Have fun! QTel. (+7) 965 786 26 48, www.
wowrussiatours.com. Tours are possible everyday.
Pick up point and time are flexible. Admission from
2,000Rbl per person.
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City Tour Bus

Tracing a route around
the citys most popular
spots such as St. Isaacs
Square, Avrora, Peter
and Paul Fortress, these
unique in Russia hopon, hop-off red doubledeckers are a great way
to see a lot in just a short
time. The route takes just
over two hours to complete and there are audio
guides that narrate the
most fascinating facts and legends about St. Petersburg
and its heroes in one of 11 languages, including Japanese,
Chinese, Swedish, Finnish and Dutch. An added advantage
is that the ticket is valid for a whole day, so you can plan
your own city visit as you like, taking your own time for
visiting museums, taking photos, lunch or even a beer
on an embankment.QD-3, Pl. Ostrovskogo, MNevsky
pr., tel. (+7) 812 718 47 69/(+7) 961 800 07 55, www.
citytourspb.ru. Start from Ostrovsky sq., departure
every 30-60 min from 09:00 till 19:00. Adults 500Rbl,
students 400Rbl, children under 12 years old 200Rbl.
Tickets can be bought on the bus. PUN
Peters Walking Tours
A diverse choice of tours and personalised routes, add in
some extremely informative and downright friendly guides
makes going on a Peters Walking Tours one of the best
choices you can make while visiting St. Petersburg. Guides
are extremely informative about architecture and history,
as well as modern Russian society and with their alternative routes, they can show you how to escape the tourist
traps and reveal the real city. By the end of your tour you
feel inspired and educated. They also have bike tours. For
more information and full timetable check out the website.
QTel. (+7) 812 943 12 29, www.peterswalk.com. Walking
tours are held daily until the end of October. Walking
tour 650Rbl.
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What to see
St. Petersburgs
Historical Outskirts
Visit the grand palaces and parks
of the Tsars
No visit to St Petersburg would seem complete without
seeing Peter the Greats famous masterpiece of gold fountains and all things shiny, Peterhof. But south of the Venice of the North and along the Finnish Gulf surely must be
the region of the world most densely populated with palaces, each with its own splendour to rival Peters Summer
Palace. These are undeniable symbols of the decadence
and absolute power of the Tsars. They are each as different
as the tastes and fancies of those who owned them, from
austere palaces and immaculate lawns to rolling parkland
and landscaped gardens full of surprises. In this feature
weve picked out the best parks, palaces and attractions,
but theres more to be said about them than could ever fit
in our guide book - explore them for yourself!
Palaces Fit For A Tsar

Much as any self-respecting Russian billionaire wouldnt be
seen dead without the latest tablet computer and stateof-the-art yacht controlled by smartphone app, Russian
nobility settled for only the best in modern innovation
and wizardry. Built at the start of the 18th century, Peterhofs legendary fountains were an engineering marvel of
their time, powered entirely by cleverly manipulated water pressure without the need for pumps. The Alexander
Palace in Pushkin (built 1792-96) was early on electrified
and telephones were installed; there was even an early lift
that went between the childrens rooms and the Empresss
suite, and a home cinema in the Semicircular Hall came
later.
Another innovation was the first railway in Russia, built in
1837 between Vitebsky Vokzal (then Tsarskoselsky) and
Pushkin. At first carriages were drawn by horses taking
wealthy residents of the capital to their summer homes
in the imperial suburbs. More than just a transfer point,
however, the Vitebsky station pavilion was a destination
What to see
in itself and billed as an entertainment centre named the

Vauxhall Pavilion, a title later morphed into the term vokzal
and adopted to mean any significant railway station. Johann Strauss II and Franz Liszt can be counted among the
performers in the late 1830s. The stations at Pavlovsk and
particularly in Pushkin are noteworthy for their beautiful art
nouveau decoration and elegant chandeliers and mosaics.
Life in the palaces around St Petersburg was pretty good for
children too, provided, of course, that you were the children
of nobility. In the Marble Room of the Alexander Palace,
they built a slide that took up over half the room.
An even more daring version of this was to be found in
the park of the Oranienbaum estate (built from 1710 onwards) further along the Finnish gulf and was a bit like an
early rollercoaster. From the elaborate pavilion, one would
be propelled downwards over a series of three hills on a
cart running along wooden tracks. Sadly (or perhaps fortunately, if youve got a liking for health and safety) all that
remains today is one grand pavilion. No expenses were
spared in designing the interiors and exteriors of their
homes, and all passing European fads were catered to.
The Catherine Palace in Pushkin, built in its currently form
in 1756 under orders from Empress Elizabeth, used a hundred kilograms of gold for the facade and was so insanely
lavish that even Catherine the Great thought it was a bit
much. And the most ridiculous and stunning bit of all was
the Amber Room, famed for its beauty and once named
the eighth wonder of the world (though that might have
been a slight exaggeration). It was decorated with over six
tonnes worth of amber panels backed with gold leaf and
mirrors. After failing to successfully remove it before German
forces arrived they covered it with wallpaper hoping nobody
would notice, but of course the Germans had heard of it before being installed here it lived in Berlin. It only took the
Germans 36 hours to take apart. After being put on show in
Knigsberg (now Kaliningrad) nobody knows quite where it
went, some say buried in a mine, others say on a sunken submarine. Whilst the fate of the original Amber Room remains a
mystery, great efforts have been made to recreate it with the
help of a generous benefactor, and it can now be seen at the
palace once again in all its full glory.
Of course no luxury palace would be complete without immaculate gardens in the latest styles. Peter was inspired by
formal French styles at Peterhof, whilst at Pavlovsk the English landscape garden with sweeping lawns, lakes and pavilions was the flavour of the day. All sorts of exotic cultures
had their moment in high fashion. The Catherine Park is a
testament to this and is brimful of quirky bridges and stylized buildings. One of the largest is the Chinese Village,
originally based on one of Catherine the Greats engravings,
consisting of ten tiny houses and a theatre. Fake romanticlooking ruins, Egyptian and Greek temples, Dutch castles,
an entire miniature world tour could be taken around the
palace grounds.
At Pavlovsk (built from 1777 onwards), Maria Fedorovna,
the widow of Tsar Paul I, put a few more practical touches
into the park. Yet another German princess who married
into Russian royalty, Maria Fedorovna often wanted to be
apart from the intrigues of court and built herself a dairy
in the palace gardens. Distinguished guests would be offered simple country fare and dairy products in contrast to
the riches of the palace table. The Empress herself was even
known to milk a cow or two.
The People behind the

Palaces
Our story starts with the man who once stood on a
windswept beach looking out at the Finnish Gulf and announced that here he would build his capital: Peter the
Great, founder of St. Petersburg. His shiny new city was to
be a window onto Europe and a symbol of a new enlightened Russia, and he needed somewhere to watch over it all
from. The Versailles-style palace at Peterhof was the perfect
way to tell the world that Peter was a modern, Europeanstyle leader and could win wars and throw lavish parties
with the best of them.
Oranienbaum, also known as Lomonosov, a palace further
west along the coast from Peterhof, was perhaps most beloved by Peter III, husband of Catherine the Great. Though
he brought in a number of democratic reforms such as disbanding the repressive secret police, making killing peasants
illegal and allowing aristocrats to travel abroad, he remained
unpopular, so much so that after six months on the throne
he was allegedly assassinated. Somehow, people seemed to
like him a bit better after that, and there were several popular
revolts led by people posing as Peter, most notably the Pugachev rebellion. Of all the palaces in the area, Oranienbaum
was the only one to escape capture in World War Two, at
which time it was a school; some say that Peters ghost saved
the children from bombardment.
And so from the early glory days of Peter the First to the
last days of the Romanovs; after abdicating, Tsar Nicholas II
and his family spent their last days at the Alexander Palace chopping and collecting firewood, clearing away snow and
creating a kitchen garden, watched over by revolutionary
soldiers. The palace that had once been their playground
was now their prison. The end of an era for these palaces
and for Russia came on August 1st, 1917, when the Bolsheviks came to take them away, never to return.
Getting There
Pushkin Pavlovsk
Pushkin and Pavlovsk are located about 20km south of
St. Petersburg.
By bus/marshrutka: From Moskovskaya metro station:
for Pushkin take marshrutka 286, 287, 342, 347, 382 or
take public bus 187; for Pavlovsk take marshrutka 299.
From Kupchino metro station: for Pushkin take bus 186,
for Pavlovsk take marshrutka 286.
By train: For Pushkin take a train from Vitebsky train
station (Pushkinskaya metro station) to Detskoe Selo.
From there you can walk to Catherines Palace (20min)
or take bus 371, 382 or marshrutka 371, 377, 382.
For Pavlovsk take a train from Vitebsky train station to
Pavlovsk. From there you can take bus 370, 383, 493 or
marshrutka 513, 299, 286. You can also take a train from
Kupchino metro/train station.
Strelna Peterhof Oranienbaum
Peterhof is located about 30km west of St. Petersburg
on the Finnish gulf. Oranienbaum is located 40km west
of St. Petersburg and Strelna is located six kilometres
east of Peterhof (about halfway between St. Petersburg
proper and Peterhof ).
By bus/marshrutka: From Avtovo metro station take
marshrutka (commercial bus) 224, 300, 424 or 424a.
You can also take public buses 200, 210. From Baltisky
train station (Baltiskaya metro station): marshrutka
404. From Pr. Veteranov metro station: marshrutka
343, 639b. From Leninsky pr. metro station: marshrutka
103(K224). Dont forget to warn the driver (or passengers) that you want to exit next to the fountains (ask for
Fontany or Dvorets (fountains or palace)).
For Strelna get off at the Strelna station. For Oranienbaum get off at the Oranienbaum station.
By train: Take a train from Baltisky train station to Novy
Peterhof. These trains leave in the directions of Kalishe,
Oranienbaum or Krasnoflotsk. Once in Novy Peterhof,
take buses 349, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, warn the driver
that you want to exit next to the fountains.
For Strelna get off at the Strelna station. For Oranienbaum get off at the Oranienbaum station.
To Peterhof you can also take the Meteor speedboat from Admiralteiskaya nab. 2. See more: www.
peterhof-express.ru. The hydrofoil comes directly to
the Lower park of Peterhof.
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Opening Times
and Tickets
Oranienbaum
QTel. (+7) 812 423 16 33, www.oranienbaum.org.
Park open daily 09:00 - 20:00. Palaces open 10:30 18:00, closed Mon. Park admission 200Rbl. Palaces
250 - 550Rbl, all inclusive ticket 550Rbl.
Pavlovsk
QTel. (+7) 812 452 15 36, www.pavlovskmuseum.
ru. Park open daily 10:00 - 20:00. Palace open 10:00
- 17:00. Closed first Mon of the month. Admission to
park 80 - 150Rbl. Admission to palace 250 - 450Rbl.
Peterhof
QTel. (+7) 812 450 52 87, www.peterhofmuseum.
ru. Park open daily 09:00 - 19:00. Palaces open
10:30 - 18:00, Great Palace open 10:30 - 19:00, Sat
10:30 - 21:00. Great Palace closed on Mondays and
last Tue of the month. Admission to lower park
adults 500Rbl and students 250Rbl. The upper park
is free. Admission Great Palace adults 500Rbl. and
students 300Rbl. Tour booking office (+7) 812 450
58 06.
Pushkin
QTel. (+7) 812 415 76 67, www.tzar.ru. Catherine
Park open 09:00 - 21:00. Catherines Palace open
12:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 17:00, Mon 12:00 - 14:00
and 16:00 - 20:00. Closed Tue and last Mon of the
month. Admission: Park 60 - 120Rbl, Catherine Palace 200 - 400Rbl, audioguide 150Rbl.
Strelna
QTel. (+7) 812 438 53 60, www.konstantinpalace.
ru. Open 10:00 - 16:30. Closed Wed. Call before you
visit the palace, to make sure its not closed for an
official function. Admission 200 - 300Rbl. Excursion
in English 3,000Rbl (1,5 hour up to 15 people, each
participant has to pay individual admission 300Rbl.)
What to see
Attached onto the side of the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoe
Selo is the Imperial Lyceum, whose most famous pupil,
Alexander Pushkin, went on to become Russias most famous and important poet. At the age of 14 he wrote his
Recollections at Tsarskoe Selo, which brought him fame
amongst poetry circles of the day. Even at the time (the
start of the 19th century) he felt that the town had already fallen from its former greatness, writing in the Recollections: Here every step gives birth to recollections in
the soul of years gone by. Looking around, with a sigh
the Russian proclaims: All has disappeared, the great is
no more!, Those golden times have forever passed by.
Pushkins poetry was no less beloved in the Soviet Era,
hence the renaming of Tsarskoe Selo - the Royal Village
- to Pushkin.
A much more anonymous but no less important role in the
history of the parks and palaces south of the Northern Capital was played by the employees of Peterhof, Pavlovsk and
Pushkin during the Second World War. As news came of the
arrival of enemy forces on Soviet territory, the workers of
the estates had the monumentous task on their hands of
somehow protecting these historic sites. Some of the important statues were buried and marked on a map so they
could be located again. At Pavlovsk, Noahs Ark-style, one
piece of each furniture set was saved and the rest left behind. They worked by candlelight, covered the floors with
sand, boarded up the windows, and just as the opposition
army approached the towns outskirts, the last vehicles of
precious goods set off for soon-to-be-besieged Leningrad.
In their absence the stately homes and parks became shells
of their former selves, but at least some of their hidden
treasures remained safe.
Though many of the palaces south of St. Petersburg are
now museums, one at at least has returned to serve its
original purpose - housing the countrys rulers. The Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna (originally completed in
1807) is an official residence of President Vladimir Putin,
who in 2001 had it rebuilt after it was largely destroyed by
German occupation, when it was used a naval base. It was
originally to be the site of Peter the Greats summer palace, but when the site was found to be unsuitable for the
complex fountains he wanted, it was passed over in favour
of a location further along the Finnish Gulf which went on
to be the famous Peterhof. Practicalities that stopped the
18th century architects of the palace were no match for
Putin and the original vision for fountains and bridges were
finally brought to life.
Not far from the palace is the dacha of Peter von Lindstrm,
doctor to a branch of the Romanov family; nowadays the
building hosts a restaurant and a museum of the 2006 G8
summit, as well as an intriguing exhibit named 3 minutes
with Putin. Dont get too excited - sadly you dont get to
talk to the man himself, but just watch as he ruffles some
papers, reads the History of the Baltic Flotilla and thinks
important thoughts at the window to a soundtrack of atmospheric music. Accompanied, of course, by his faithful
advisor and beloved labrador Connie Paulgrave, who really
merits a feature to herself. Its all done with clever mirrors
apparently.
Happily Ever After?
raketa MUSEUM
Strangely enough, we owe much about the estates current condition to the Soviets, who uncharacteristically
looked kindly on this part of Tsarist history, starting to
rebuild them straight after the war. Aleksei Shchusev,
the architect of the Lenin Mausoleum, said: If we do not
do this, we who know and remember these palaces in
all their glory as they were, then the next generation will
never be able to reconstruct them. It was quite a hunt
to track down where the palaces furniture and other
items had got to - some had got as far as Latvia and
even beyond.
Strolling around any of the palaces or parks you can appreciate what a momentous task the restoration of these
historic sites was, especially without the unlimited workforce and bottomless wallets of the Tsars.
But its still an ongoing project; to raise funds to recreate
the stupendous opulence of Catherine Palace in Pushkin, for example, its grandest rooms have been leased
out to stars like Elton John for a one-off concert.
The estates are favourites with both the local public
and tourists, picnics with friends, holiday photo opportunities or family days out. Thanks to the careful restoration theyve undergone, they are a window onto
a vanished world of extremes and one which ended
abruptly with the Revolution. Fittingly, they are now
open to be enjoyed not by a select, wealthy few, but
by all.
After a 10 year hiatus the Petrodvorets Watch Factory

Museum reopened on 12 April. Here you can find unique
archives dating back to the time of Peter the Great and
historical watches which have been worn since the 19th
century. The museum has Leonid Brezhnevs watch as
well as the model which was made to celebrate the 1980
Moscow Olympics. The museum exhibition shows several stages of development of the Petrodvorets Watch Factory from the 18th century to our day, including a section
on the Soviet period. An excursion also includes a visit
the factory where you can observe the finesse involved
in watch manufacturing. Founded by Peter the Great in
1721 the factory produces the Pobedy (Victory) brand
of watch which was produced in the 1940s and the Raketa (Rocket) brand designed in honour of Yury Gagarins
1961 space flight. The factory is one of the last in the
world that produces all its watch parts and mechanisms.
www.raketa.com
A PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY!
Peterhof, St. Peterburgsky Prospect, 34

Phone + 7 812 319-10-10, fax + 7 812 319-10-92
E-Mail info@new-peterhof-hotel.com
The New Peterhof Hotel is a unique blend of elegant interiors,

modern ecological design, high-level service and fascinating
landmarks of the world famous Peterhof palace, parks and
fountains which are located right in front the hotel.
Most of the hotels 150 comfortable and spacious guest rooms have
beautiful views over the Upper Park of Peterhof Palace, Olgas Pond
or Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral. Culinary delights await you in our
gastronomic pub Duck & Drake and our Beaubelle SPA and Fitness
center rounds up the offer.
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What to see
Where to stay
Peterhof Must-Visits
To visit Peterhof is to travel back over three centuries in time
to an era of unchecked ambition, limitless power and opulent beauty. It is telling that the very first palace to be built
here was named Monplaisir (My Pleasure). The best known,
however, is of course the Great Palace, built on a 16 meter
bluff overlooking the lower gardens and out onto the gulf,
and its legendary cascading fountains.
Apparently not great enough when originally built, the
Great Palace has been altered and expanded much over
the course of its history and ownership. The exterior is surprisingly harmonious, given that it was over 200 years in the
making and has been touched by German, Italian, Russian
and French architects alike. It goes without saying that the interiors have to be seen to be believed. When Peters daughter
and heir Elizabeth took over she hired Bartolemeo Francesco
Rastrelli, an architect whose fingerprints are all over St. Petersburg, including no less a building than the Hermitage. To
call the interiors merely opulent would be a mistake. Rastrelli,
Gatchina palace
From the outside it may have the austere look of a military institution, but step inside and you can tell that
the Gatchina Palace was home to the Romanov family,
though the rooms are not as luxurious as the palace in
Pushkin. The palace has various temporary and permanent exhibitions including a weaponry display and the
church at the top of Gatchinas main pedestrian mall is
also worth seeing. But the big attraction is the underground tunnel running from the palace to the ornamental lake (how cool!). Gatchinas palace was badly
damaged during WWII, and restoration work is still in
progress. The nice leafy park with its many brooks and
bridges is a great place to stretch your legs or have a
picnic in the sun!
Getting there: From Moskovskaya metro, in the street
behind the Lenin statue take bus N431 or marshrutka
18 and 18A; from Baltisky station, take a train to
Gatchina station, which is also called Baltisky.Q45km
south of St. Petersburg, Palace: Krasnoarmeisky pr.
1, tel. (+7) 813 719 34 92, www.gatchinapalace.ru.
Park open 06:00 - 23:00. Palace open 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed first Tue of the month. Admission to the
park is free. Admission to palace and pavilions in
the park 120 - 250Rbl. Family ticket (two adults and
children) 600Rbl.
it seems, never met a surface he didnt want to gild and the

ballroom and grand staircase are the epitome of this idea.
Rich furnishings, handsome ornaments and artworks complete the grandiose royal residence, all lovingly restored following extensive damage incurred during the Second World
War. Of particular note is the Chesme Hall. Originally used
as a reception area, as it is adjacent to the throne room, Catherine the Great had the hall redone to showcase 12 massive
canvases by German painter Jacob Philippe Hackaert. Each of
the canvases depict sea battles from the Russo-Turkish War
of 1768-1774, especially the Chesme harbour battle. Legend
has it, Hackaerts initial efforts proved inaccurately tame,
without enough blazing ships and flying timber. To help him
out, Catherine had a frigate exploded in an Italian harbour
while the artist sat ashore, presumably blithely sketching the
destruction.
The jewel in Peterhofs glittering crown has got to be the
monumental Grand Cascade made up of 64 fountains and
more than 200 statues, bronze reliefs and other shiny stuff..
The design was conceived by Peter the Great himself. The
centre piece is giant statue of Samson fighting a lion, symbolizing Russias victory over Sweden in the Great Northern
War (1700-1721). The twenty metre high jet of water that
shoots out of the lions jaws is the highest in the park. Around
the cascade you can challenge your friends to a round of
spot the mythological heroes while you search for Bacchus,
Aphrodite, Hermes and Achilles and co. Almost every Greek
god you can think of is up on a pedestal here. All of the palaces 173 fountains, jets, water arches, sprays and tranquil
pools are courtesy of the pressure created by natural elevation and all of the water is from the natural springs lying just
below the upper gardens. A tour of the grotto, located just
behind the grand cascade, includes an explanation of the
remarkable technology and also gives a bit of insight as to
Peters sense of humor reaching for the bowl of fruit at the
central table will result in a surprise soaking. Oh, that Peter.
Whether you are visiting for a night in St. Petersburg or a

month, you want to be able to stay in a hotel which enables
you to get the most out of your visit. We have a selection
of hotels ranging from luxury five star hotels to boutique
mini-hotels filled with charm. You can find out where these
hotels are located and what market they cater for. The traveller who is looking to stretch their budget will appreciate
the centrally located hostels and dormitories just as much
as the high flying business executive who is looking for a
quiet place to unwind after a hectic day of negotiations and
cultural programmes.
5 Stars
Angleterre Hotel
QD-3, Mal. Morskaya ul. 24, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 494 56 66, www.angleterrehotel.com. 193
rooms.
Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 57, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 380
20 01, www.corinthia.com. 388 rooms.
Domina Prestige Hotel St. Petersburg
Q-3, Nab. reky Moiky 99, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 385 99 00, www.dominarussia.com. 109 rooms.
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace
St. Petersburg
QD-3, Voznesensky pr. 1, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 339 80 00, www.fourseasons.com/stpetersburg/.
183 rooms.
Grand Hotel Europe

QD-3, Mikhailovskaya ul. 1/7, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
329 60 00, www.grandhoteleurope.com. 276 rooms.
Hotel Astoria
QD-3, Bol. Morskaya ul. 39, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 494 57 57, www.thehotelastoria.com. 188 rooms.
Kempinski Hotel Moika 22
QD-2, Nab. Reky Moiky 22, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 335 91 11, www.kempinski.com/stpetersburg.
197 rooms.
Radisson Royal Hotel
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 49/2, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7) 812
322 50 00, www.radisson.ru/hotel-stpetersburg. 164
rooms.
Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge
QC-2, Birzhevoy per. 4, MVasileostrovskaya, tel. (+7)
812 335 22 00, www.sokoshotels.com. 324 rooms.
Taleon Imperial Hotel
QD-3, Nevsky pr. 15, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812
324 99 11, www.taleonimperialhotel.com. 89 rooms.
W St. Petersburg
QD-3, Voznesensky pr. 6, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 610 61 61, www.wstpetersburg.com. 137 rooms.
U menya zabranirovan nomer I have a reservation
Where to stay in Peterhof

New Peterhof Hotel
QSt. Peterburgsky pr. 34, tel. (+7) 812 319 10 10, www.
new-peterhof.com/en.
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Where to stay
Ask the Concierge
Interview with Vage Matevosyan, Senior Concierge,

Member of Les Clefs DOr Russia, Concierge of
Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg.
Please tell us something about yourself. I started my
hotel career as bellman in Corinthia hotel when I was 18. At
that time I didnt realize it was the turning point in my life.
Frankly, I graduated as a economist but after 10 years hotel
experience I cant imagine myself working anywhere but
the hotel industry. The best part of being a concierge is that
it is never the same. Every day I have different people with
different requests. It is never boring.
White nights are upon us now, where should we
go? White nights are the peak season for the city, when the
hotels are almost all occupied. One of the most spectacular
city symbols is the opening of the bridges especially during white nights. Every night more than a thousand people
come to the Neva embankment or take boat trips to see the
mysterious show. While during this season even the short
walk along the Fontanka or Moyka rivers can put you in a
romantic and poetic mood. There are a lot of cultural events
during that time. For example, everybody have the opportunity to experience the outstanding performance The Stars
of the White Nights Festival at the Mariinsky Theatre
What are the most challenging requests you receive during summer? I like my work for the unpredictable and non-routine moments, I can never know what else
a sophisticated quest might request: roof top tours, ballooning, fishing in Ladozhskoe lake and even wedding management on the Finnish Gulf shore.
Where do you like to go when its too hot in the
city? As for me the shortest way to escape the city and
take some fresh air is to go to Krestovsky island, the smartest
suburb within the city. The huge park with sports facilities,
amusement park and a wide range of restaurants with open
terraces near the river will help to forget the rush and heat
of the big city.
Where to stay
4 Stars
3 Stars
Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg

Center West Pushkin Hotel
QC-4, Nab. kan. Griboedova 166 (entrance via
Kanonerskaya ul. 33), MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812 610
50 00, www.courtyardstpetersburgpushkin.ru. 273
rooms.
Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg
Vasilievsky
QC-2, 2-ya liniya 61/30 A, MVasileostrovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 380 40 11, www.courtyardsaintpetersburg.ru.
214 rooms.
Crowne Plaza St. Petersburg Airport
the hotel and the city centre and between the two airport
terminals.QStartovaya ul. 6, bldg. A, MMoskovskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 240 42 00, www.cpairport.ru. 294 rooms.
Crowne Plaza St. Petersburg - Ligovsky
QE-3, Ligovsky pr. 61, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812
244 00 01, www.crowneplaza.com/ligovsky. 195 rooms.
Holiday Inn Moskovskye Vorota
metro.QMoskovsky pr. 97A, MMoskovskie Vorota, tel.
(+7) 812 448 71 27, www.hi-spb.com. 557 rooms.
Hotel Indigo St.Petersburg Tchaikovskogo
QE-2, Ul. Tchaikovskogo 17, MChernyshevskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 454 55 77, www.ihg.com. 119 rooms.
Nevsky Forum
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 69, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 333
02 22, www.nevskyforum.com. 29 rooms.
Novotel St. Petersburg Centre
QE-3, Ul. Mayakovskogo 3A, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7)
812 335 11 88, www.accorhotels.com/5679. 233 rooms.
Park Inn by Radisson Nevsky
St. Petersburg
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 89, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812
406 73 10, www.parkinn.com/hotel-stpetersburg. 269
rooms.
Park Inn by Radisson Pribaltiyskaya
QA-3, Ul. Korablestroiteley 14, MPrimorskaya, tel. (+7)
812 329 26 26, www.parkinn.com. 1200 rooms.
Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovskaya
and beds.QPl. Pobedy 1, MMoskovskaya, tel. (+7)
812 740 39 00, www.parkinn.com/hotelpulkovskayastpetersburg. 841 rooms.
Radisson Sonya Hotel
QE-2, Liteiny pr. 5/19, MChernyshevskaya, tel. (+7) 812
406 00 00, www.radisson.ru/sonyahotel-stpetersburg.
173 rooms .
Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky
QC-3, 9-ya Liniya 11-13, MVasileostrovskaya, tel. (+7)
812 335 22 90, www.sokoshotels.com. 255 rooms.
Sokos Hotel Olympia Garden
QD-4, Bataisky per. 3a, MTekhnologichesky institut,
tel. (+7) 812 335 22 70, www.sokoshotels.fi. 348 rooms.
Vedensky Hotel
QC-1, Bolshoy pr. PS 37, MPetrogradskaya, tel. (+7) 812
332 42 22, www.alrosa-hotels.ru/hotels/st-petersburg/.
158 rooms.
3 Mosta Hotel
QD-2, Nab. reky Moiky 3A, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
332 34 70, www.3mosta.com. 26 rooms.
Amaranta Admiralteyskaya Hotel
QC-3, Ul. A. Bloka 8, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812 495 44
65, www.amaranta.ru. 54 rooms.
Andersen Hotel
QC-1, Ul. Chapygina 4, bldg. A, MPetrogradskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 740 51 40, www.andersenhotel.ru. 140 rooms.
AZIMUT Hotel Saint Petersburg
QC-4, Lermontovsky pr. 43/1, MBaltiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 740 26 40, www.azimuthotels.com. 1037 rooms.
Cronwell Inn Stremyannaya
QE-3, Stremyannaya ul. 18, MMayakovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 406 04 50, www.stremyannaya-hotel.com. 49
rooms.
Herzen House
QD-3, Bol. Morskaya ul. 25, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 315 55 50, www.herzen-hotel.ru. 29 rooms.
Hotel Vera
QF-3, Suvorovsky pr. 25/16, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7)
812 702 61 90, www.hotelvera.ru. 70 rooms.
IBIS St. Petersburg Centre
QE-3, Ligovsky pr. 54, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812
622 01 00, www.ibishotel.com/6157. 221 rooms.
Stony Island Hotel
QC-1, Kamennoostrovsky pr. 45, MPetrogradskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 337 24 34, www.stonyisland.com. 50
rooms.
Vesta
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 92, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812
272 13 22, www.vesta-hotel.ru. 16 rooms.
Cubahostel
QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 5, 3rd floor, MNevsky pr., tel.
(+7) 812 921 71 15, www.cubahostel.ru. 15 rooms.
Simple Hostel
QD-3, Gorokhovaya ul. 4, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 385 25 28, www.simplehostel.com. 7 rooms.
Mini-hotels
5th Corner Hotel
QE-3, Zagorodny pr. 13, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7) 812
380 81 81, www.5ugol.ru. 52 rooms.
AlexanderPlatz
QE-4, Voronezhskaya ul. 53, MObvodny kan., tel. (+7)
812 490 48 10, www.eurasia-hotel.ru/alp/en_home. 35
rooms.
Art-hotel Rachmaninov
QD-3, Kazanskaya ul. 5, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 571
97 78, www.hotelrachmaninov.com. 24 rooms.
Domik v Kolomne
QC-4, Nab. kan. Griboedova 174 bldg. A, MSadovaya,
tel. (+7) 812 710 83 51, www.colomnahotel.ru. 9 rooms.
Hostels
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Shopping
Shopping
Russian souvenirs
RAKETA WATCHES
YellowKorner
Russia is full of beautiful souvenirs and we are not just

talking about Russian dolls and Lenin badges. If you are
looking to take some extra special gifts home with you we
recommend you consider buying some of the following:
Raketa is not only the oldest factory in Russia, but

also the only watch factory
in the whole country. With
the help of Swiss engineers,
the factory began to be
reorganised in 2009. There
are now approximately 60
workers, (originally there
were around 6000), still using the factorys original
buildings. The factory purchased modern equipment
from the Swatch group in 2011, which improved the
watch quality; although a range of Soviet machines
indispensible to the watch-making process are still in
use. Raketa manufactures watches to commemorate
special occasions. In 2012, the Borodino watch, featuring an eagle, a symbol of the Russian Empire, was
created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Great
Patriotic War. The factory also designed a watch for the
Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014, with a different sport
represented at each hour. www.raketa.com
Petrograd side is the main ARTery of St. Petersburg, where

concentrated fashion galleries, lofts and exhibition spaces. In one of the authentic mansions of Bolshoy Prospect
you will find an international gallery YellowKorner, which
presents a wide panorama of contemporary and vintage
photography worldwide. YellowKorner sells more than
1,500 exclusive photos that could be the finishing touch
for your space or original gift for your loved ones. Its time
to buy art!QD-1, Bolshoy pr. PS, 86, MPetrogradskaya, tel. (+7) 812 232 84 07, www.yellowkorner.com.
Open 12:00 - 21:00. PAW
Moskovsky Department
Store
Vladimirsky Passage
QE-3, Vladimirsky pr. 19, MVladimirskaya, tel. (+7)
812 331 32 32, www.vpassage.ru. Open 11:00 - 22:00.
ALKW
Eliseevsky Store
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 56, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 456 66
66, www.kupetzeliseevs.ru. Open 10:00 - 22:00.
Stockmann Delicatessen
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 114-116, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812
313 60 00, www.stockmann.ru. Open 10:00 - 23:00.
Platok
A perfect present for any female friend or relative.
These beautifully designed and colourful scarves can
either spruce up the outfit of a young lady by being
worn around the neck or serve to make your grandma
look even cuter than usual by being worn around the
head. Orenburgsky platok is another highly desirable
type of scarf made from the down hair of goats. The
real hand spun ones are very warm and yet also so
delicate and silk-like that the whole scarf can be pulled
through a womans wedding ring.
Birch wood crafts
The silver birch is the national tree of Russia, the further in to the countryside you get, the more you notice
that the worlds largest country is covered in them. It
then comes as no surprise that Russians have been
experts at producing items carved out of the bark of
their favourite tree. Birch wood combs are particularly
popular as they are said to be very good for your hair.
Khokhloma
This traditional red, black and gold Russian design generally painted onto wooden household items dates
back to the 18th Century. If you havent much space in
your luggage pick up a spoon and sugar pot, or if you
have space for more you can find almost anything with
khokhloma on from tea trays to kitchen tables. Bosco
sport (the company who dress the Russian Olympic
team) also do a nice line in khokhloma inspired clothing.
Vodka and Caviar
They compliment each other as perfectly as beer and
crisps or strawberries and cream. The better vodka
brands come out under the Russky standart label although ladoga and berozka are also good. For something more kitsch look out for Kalashnikov or matrioshka vodka. Black beluga caviar is still one of the most
expensive foods on the planet and a small jar can set
you back more than $100 if you buy it in the market.
Never buy caviar from street touts, more often than
not it is fake and/or illegal.
The Moskovsky Department Store is a large mall located on Moskovsky prospect, one of the citys main
roads as you approach St. Petersburg from the airport.
The shopping centre is located on both sides of the
road with departments for men, women and children. With a total area of 10.5 square kilometers there
should be something for everyone and as the shops
are open 24 hours you can get what you need no matter how early or how late. The shopping centre supplies top foreign and Russian brands.QMoskovsky pr.
207, MMoskovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 373 44 55, www.
moskovsky.ru. Open 10:00 - 21:00, Sun 11:00 - 21:00.
Gifts and Souvenirs
Bolshoy Gostiny Dvor

08, www.bgd.ru. Open 10:00 - 22:00. AK
DLT Department store
QD-2,
Bol.
Konyushennaya
ul.
21-23,
MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 648 08 48, www.dlt.ru.
Open 10:00 - 22:00. AKW
Nevsky Centre
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 114-116, MPl. Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812
313 93 13, www.nevskycentre.ru. Open 10:00 - 23:00.
AKW
Passage
57, www.passage.spb.ru. Open 10:00 - 21:00, Sun 11:00
- 21:00. AK
Chocolate Museum
QD-3, Nevsky pr. 17, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7) 812
315 13 48, www.muzeyshokolada.ru. Open 11:00 21:00. A
Gallery Mikhailov
QD-2, Bol. Konyushennaya ul. 10, MNevsky pr., tel.
(+7) 812 571 06 69, www.vmikhailov.ru. Open 11:00 21:00. A
Lomonosov Porcelain Factory
QPr. Obukhovskoy Oborony 151, MLomonosovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 326 17 44, www.ipm.ru. Open 10:00 - 20:00. A
Nevsky Souvenir Shop
QD-2, Nevsky pr. 22-24 (entrance at Bol. Konyushennaya
ul. 12), MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 954 78 53, www.
nevskysouvenir.com. Open 09:00 - 22:00. A
Pavloposadskie Platki Shop
QE-3, Nevsky pr. 87/2, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 963
329 12 63, www.platki.ru. Open 10:00 - 22:00. A
Souvenirs Fair
QD-2, Nab. kan. Griboedova 1, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 962 26 13. Open 09:00 - 18:00. A
Shopping centres
Galeria
The largest shopping mall in the centre of the city and
a stones throw away from the Moscow Railway Station,
Galeria cannot be missed. The huge beautiful new
building fits remarkably well here. Inside, its everything
you would expect from your modern shopping mall
and more. It boasts the largest selection of brands in St.
Petersburg, from high street brands like Topshop, Levis,
Mexx and French Connection to some Russian designer
clothes as well. It also features a huge supermarket, food
court, movie theatre, bowling alley and some very good
restaurants. When with children, head to the top floor
where there is a huge entertainment area for the young
and young-at-heart.QD-3, Ligovsky pr. 30A, MPl.
Vosstaniya, tel. (+7) 812 643 31 72, www.galeria-spb.
ru. Open 10:00 - 23:00. ALK
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Expat & Lifestyle
Expat & Lifestyle

russian for expats
means, at its most basic, nothing.
You can use it in any context in its most literal sense
but theres more to it than just that. If your girlfriend
asks you what you think of her dress, you can reply
with , not meaning that you dont think anything of it, but that you feel positively towards it. If you
want to tell your girlfriend not to worry, because obviously she looks lovely, you can say ,
to mean dont worry. You can also use when
someone steps on your foot in the metro; if they
apologise and you want to say thats ok, simply reply
with . If you want to be very English and reply
to with fine, just use your new favourite
word: .
Liden & Denz

Liden & Denz is one of St Petersburgs oldest language
schools, having opened in 1992. Now they have expanded into a large centre not far from Gostiny Dvor
(though the original centre off Ligovsky pr. also remains opens). Russian is taught mainly in groups of up
to 10 people, though individual tuition is also available.
Classrooms are bright and equipped with televisions
and DVD players. There are computers with internet
access for student use, plus wi-fi internet if you want
to bring your own laptop.QE-3, Inzhenernaya ul. 6,
MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 334 07 88, www.lidenz.
ru. Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
internations
InterNations is the biggest global networking site
for expats of various nationalities and their family
members with almost 200,000 members in 235 cities
worldwide.
Already extremely popular in the capital Moscow,
InterNations is now rapidly expanding in St. Petersburg too. By becoming a member you gain access to
the online social network were you can connect with
other expats, browse the various forums, leave tips
for other expats and interact with people who may
have the same interests.
Most importantly of course InterNations also host
monthly get-togethers. Check out upcoming events
at www.internations.org.
Skolko stoit? How much is it?

In this section we seek to highlight various organisations

one can join, expat cultural institutions, religious services,
and other items of interest that make your expat experience in St. Petersburg more full and fulfilling. There is a fairly
well-developed and growing expat scene in the city and
we recommend taking advantage of these connections. If
you would like your expat group to be featured here, just
drop us a line at research.spb@inyourpocket.com.
Cultural Centres and

Libraries
American Corners
QE-3, Nab. reky Fontanky 46, MMayakovskaya, tel.
(+7) 812 710 60 32, www.amcorners.ru. Open 11:00 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00.
British Book Centre
QD-4, Izmailovsky pr. 18 (Library im. Lermontova),
MBaltiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 251 12 43, www.britaniaspb.ru. Open 12:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00. Closed
Sun.
Danish Cultural Institute
QD-3, Nab. reky Moiky 42, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
571 74 66, www.dki.spb.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed
Sat, Sun.
Estonian Cultural Center Jaani Kirik
QC-3, Dekabristov ul. 54A, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812
710 84 46, www.jaanikirik.ru. Open 14:00 - 19:00, Sat
11:00 - 19:00.
Finnish Institute
QD-2, Bol. Konyushennaya ul. 8, 3rd floor, MNevsky
pr., tel. (+7) 812 606 65 65, www.instfin.ru. Open 11:00 17:00, Fri 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Foreign Literature Library
QD-3, Nab. reky Fontanky 44/46, MNevsky pr., tel.
(+7) 812 571 08 56, www.pl.spb.ru. Open 11:00 - 20:00,
closed Sun. Foreign literature department 11:00 - 19:00,
closed Sun.
Goethe Institute
QD-3, Nab. reky Moiky 58, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812
363 11 25, www.goethe.de/stpetersburg. Open 08:15
- 20:00, closed Sat. Library open 14:00 - 17:00, closed
Sun.
Institut Francais
QD-3, Nevsky pr. 12, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 571
09 95, www.ifspb.com. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Fri 09:30 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
QC-3, Teatralnaya pl. 10, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812
718 81 89, www.iicsanpietroburgo.esteri.it. Open 09:00
- 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00, Fri 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
The Japan Center
QE-3, Ul. Marata 69-71, MMayakovskaya, tel. (+7) 812
326 25 50, www.jpcenter.spb.ru. Open 09:00 -18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
The Netherlands Institute
QE-2, Kaluzhsky per. 3, MChernyshevskaya, tel. (+7)
812 327 08 87, www.nispb.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Expat Contacts
Dutch Club St. Petersburg
Qwww.nlvpetersburg.com.
English Communication Club
Qtel. (+7) 911 163 56 45, www.encc.ru.
Fryday
Qwww.fryday.net.
International Womens Club
Qwww.iwcstpete.com. General meetings are held
once a month, in different locations in the city. Additional member based activities, events and groups are
organised daily.
Religious Services
Catholic Church of St. Catherine
QD-3, Nevsky pr. 32-34, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812 571
57 95, www.catherine.spb.ru. Open 08:00 - 20:00.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of St.
Katarina (Swedish church)
QD-2, Mal. Konyushennaya ul. 1/3, MNevsky pr., tel.
(+7) 812 571 20 81, www.swedenabroad.com/ru-RU/
Embassies/Saint-Petersburg/.
Evangelical Lutheran Parish of St. Maria Church
QD-2, Bol. Konyushennaya ul. 8A, MNevsky pr., tel.
(+7) 812 314 71 61, www.elci.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00.
Grand Choral Synagogue
of St. Petersburg
QC-3, Lermontovsky pr. 2, MSennaya pl., tel. (+7) 812
713 81 86, www.jewsp.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00 Open for
visitors 09:00 - 18:00. Daily services 09:00, 21:00.
Lutheran Church of Peter and Paul
QD-3, Nevsky pr. 22/24, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
312 07 98, www.petrikirche.ru. Open Tue - Fri 10:00 18:00.
Derzhavin Institute
The Derzhavin institute is a great place to throw yourself into the romance of Russian culture. Situated in one
wing of the refurbished 18th Century Derzhavin mansion, the school has a beautiful setting. There are seven
classrooms, all with high-ceilings and large windows.
Theres also a library, common rooms and computers with free internet access for students. Short-term,
long-term, intensive and private lessons are available at
all levels of proficiency. They also offer special courses
for expats. Classes are kept small, with a maximum of
8 students per group. The staff speak many different
languages and have experience in teaching at both
Russian universities and abroad. They can also organise
accommodation, excursions and other social activities
for students.QD-4, Nab. reky Fontanky 118, 3rd floor,
MTekhnologichesky institut, tel. (+7) 812 740 19
26, www.derzhavin.com. Open 09:00 - 18:00, classes
till 21:45. Closed Sat., Sun.
The Expat Experience

My name is Vincenzo
Squarciafico. I was born
in Lioni, in the province
of Avellino and thanks to
my profession I live in St.
Petersburg. When I was
14 years old I moved to
Roccaraso in Abruzzo to
study restaurant and hospitality. It was here that I
achieved my childhood
dream to work in this sector. During all five years of
study I also worked in various restaurants and hotels
in Abruzzo and summer resort centers on the Adriatic
coast. Returning home after graduation I met chef Antonio Pisaniello (1 Michelin star), he introduced me to
the world of high art, and working with him gave me
great satisfaction. Eighteen months later, I felt the need
to improve my English so when I was 21 I went to England. As well as learning in England, I acquired a unique
experience in my chosen profession thanks Michael
Caines (2 Michelin stars).
Then I moved in Russia in St. Petersburg where I began working as a chef for different restaurants. Initially I
worked at Enoteca Divina near the Hermitage museum
(there I had the honour to cook for celebrities like Andrea Bocelli and Violante Placido) then in the Corinthia
Nevskji Palace as chef of the fine dining restaurant, then
I moved in Moscow, where I was fortunate to work with
Celebrity Nino Graziano (2 Michelin star), restaurant
Semifreddo-Mulinazzo. After that I returned to St. Petersburg and found a deal, which could only dream: to
work in Grand Hotel Europa, 26 years old as Restaurant
Chef, with great pleasure I prepared culinary delights
for Russian and International celebrities: Giorgio Armani, Toto Cutugno, Demi Moore, Tonino Guerra, Whitney
Houston, Antonio Banderas. After this nice experience
I got another important job proposal in Moscow again
as Executive Chef for the department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation where I stayed a year.
Now after eight years in Russia I continue to live in St.
Petersburg where after two years of hard work with my
partner Giuseppe Urso, we started a new restaurant
project which is completely Italian, its Quest Pasta
where I work as brand chef and operation manager.
I have lived out from Italy from 10 years and of course I
miss my home, sunny weather and Italian life.
Quest Pasta is a new place in St. Petersburg which
is completely Italian in style where its possible to eat
Italian home-made pasta and try 10 different types of
coffee espresso, traditional food served following Italian tradition and of course with an Italian atmosphere
and Italian music.
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Maps
Business
Accountants and
Lawyers
Acsour
QD-3, Nevsky pr. 10, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 454 44 24, www.acsour.com. Open 09:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Avenir Group
QE-3, Vladimirsky pr. 23A, MVladimirskaya, tel.
(+7)812718 81 57, www.avenir.ru. Open 09:00 - 19:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Deloitte Touche CIS
QC-2, VO, Sredny pr. 36/40, lit.K, business center
Gustaf, MVasileostrovskaya, tel. (+7) 812 703 71 06,
www.deloitte.com. Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat,
Sun. PW
EMG (Accountants & Consultants)
Q-4, 10-ya Krasnoarmeiskaya ul. 22, office 69,
MBaltiskaya, tel. (+7) 812 313 77 81, www.emg-russia.
com. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Ernst and Young (Accountants & Consultants)
QD-3, Ul. Mal. Morskaya 23A, MAdmiralteiskaya,
tel. (+7) 812 703 78 34, www.ey.com/cis. Open 08:30 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
KPMG
QE-4, Ul. Marata 69-71A, MLigovsky pr., tel. (+7) 812
313 73 00, www.kpmg.ru. Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed
Sat, Sun.
Mannheimer Swartling
QD-2, Ul. Mal. Konyushennaya 1/3A, MNevsky pr.,
tel. (+7) 812 335 23 00, www.mannheimerswartling.se.
Open 09:00 - 21:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Moore Stephens International
QE-1, Bolshoy Sampsonievsky pr. 4/6A, business centre
Monblan, off. 204, MPl. Lenina, tel. (+7) 812 332 28 51,
www.moorestephens.ru. Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed
Sat, Sun.
Pepeliaev, Goltsblat & Partners
QE-2, Shpalernaya ul. 54, MChernyshevskaya, tel. (+7)
812 640 60 10, www.pgplaw.ru. Open 09:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
QD-3, Per. Grivtsova 4A, MSennaya Pl., tel. (+7) 812 326
69 69, www.pwc.com. Open 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Business Associations
American Chamber of Commerce
QC-3, Ul. Yakubovicha 24, MAdmiralteiskaya, tel. (+7)
812 448 16 46, www.amcham.ru/spb. Open 09:00 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
SPIBA - St. Petersburg International Business Association for North-Western
Russia
QD-3, Nevsky pr. 21, off. 506, MNevsky pr., tel. (+7)
812 325 90 91, www.spiba.ru. Open 09:30 - 18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Advertise on this map!

Call:
(+7) 812 448 88 65
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The home of Russian ballet and opera since the 1860s,
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Street register
Moscow
1-28-ya liniya
B-2,3/C-2,3 Konnogvardeysky bul.
C-3
Rubinshteina ul.
E-3
Admiralteisky pr.
D-3
E-2
Ryleeva ul.
E-2
Kovensky per.
Alexandra Nevskogo most
F-3
Krasnogo Tekstilshchika ul.
F-2
Sadovaya ul.
E-2,3
Angliskaya nab.
C-3
Kronverkskaya nab.
D-2
Sampsonievsky most
D-1
E-2
Anichkov most
E-3
Kronversky pr.
D-1
Sapyorny per.
Arsenalnaya nab.
E-2
Kutuzova nab.
D-2/E-2
Shpalernaya ul.
E-2/F-2
Bakunina pr.
F-3
Lermontovsky pr.
C-3/C-4
Shvedsky per.
D-2
Baskov per.
E-2
Letny sad
D-2
Sinopskaya nab.
F-3
Belinskogo ul.
E-2
Leitenanta Shmidta nab.
C-3
Smolnaya nab.
F-2
Birzhevaya liniya
C-2
Ligovsky pr.
E-3/E-4
Solyanoy per.
E-2
Blagoveshchensky most
C-2
Liteiny most
E-2
Sotsialisticheskaya ul.
E-3
Blokhina ul.
C-2
Liteiny pr.
E-2/E-3
Sovetskaya 1-ya - 9-ya ul.
E-3/F-2,3
Bol. Konyushennaya ul.
D-2
Lomonosova ul.
D-3/E-3
Spassky per.
D-3
Bol. Morskaya ul.
C-3/D-3
Makarova nab.
C-2
Sredniy pr. (V0)
B-2,3/C-2
Bol. Podyacheskaya ul.
D-3
Mal. Konyushennaya ul.
D-2
Starorusskaya ul.
F-3
Bolsheokhtinsky most
F-2
Mal. Morskaya ul.
D-3
Stolyarny per.
D-3
Bolshoy pr. (PS)
C-1,2
Mal. Posadskaya
D-1
Stremyannaya ul.
E-3
Bolshoy pr. (VO)
B-3/C-2
Mal. Sadovaya
E-3
Suvorovsky pr.
F-2,3
Chernyshevskogo pr.
E-2
Maly pr. (PS)
C-1
Sverdlovskaya nab.
F-1,2
Chkalovsky pr.
C-1
Maly pr. (VO)
B-1
Tavricheskaya ul.
F-2
Degtyarnaya ul.
F-3
Manezhnaya pl.
E-3
Chaikovskogo ul.
E-2
Dekabristov ul.
C-3/D-3
Marata ul.
E-3
Teatralnaya pl.
C-3
Dostoevskogo ul.
E-3
Marsovo pole
D-2
Troitsky most
D-2
Dumskaya ul.
D-3
Mayakovskogo ul.
E-2/E-3
Tuchkov most
C-2
Dvortsovaya nab.
D-2
Mendeleevskaya liniya
C-2
Tverskaya ul.
F-2
Efimova ul.
D-3
Mikhailovskaya ul.
D-3
Universitetskaya nab.
C-2,3
Furshtatskaya ul.
E-2
Millionnaya ul.
D-2
Vladimirsky pr.
E-3
Galernaya ul.
C-3
Moskovsky pr.
D-3/D-4
Vosstaniya ul.
E-2,3
Glinki ul.
C-3
Moiky reky nab.
C-3/D-2,3
Vosstaniya pl.
E-3
Goncharnaya ul.
E-3
Muchnoy per.
D-3
Voznesensky pr.
D-3
Gorokhovaya ul.
D-3
Mytninskaya nab.
-2/D-2
Zagorodny pr.
D-3,4/E-3
Grafsky per.
E-3
Nekrasova ul.
E-2
Zhukovskogo ul.
E-3
Griboedova kan. nab.
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D-3/E-3/F-3
Grivtsova per.
D-3
Ostrovskogo pl.
E-3
Inzhenernaya ul.
E-3
Pestelya ul.
E-2
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D-3
Petrovskaya nab.
D-2
Ul. Ulitsa
Iskusstv pl.
D-3
Pirogovskaya nab.
E-1/E-2
Pr. Prospekt
Italyanskaya ul.
D-3/D-4
Pochtamtskaya ul.
C-3
Pl. Ploshchad
Kadetskaya liniya
C-2
Poltavskaya ul.
F-3
Bul. Bulvar
Kamennoostrovsky pr.
D-1
Pushkinskaya ul.
E-3
Per. Pereulok
Karavannaya ul.
E-3
Radishcheva ul.
E-2/E-3
Kan. Kanal
Kazanskaya ul.
D-3
Razyezzhaya ul.
E-3
Nab. Naberezhnaya
Kirochnaya ul.
E-2/F-2
Rimskogo-Korsakova ul.
C-3,4/D-3
Bol. Bolshaya
Kolokolnaya ul.
E-3
Robespyera nab.
E-2
Mal. Malaya
Fast-paced Moskva is Russias political, historical and business

capital and a magnet for the adventurous and ambitious
from across the country and further afield. In all senses, this
mega city of more than 12 million inhabitants is a meltingpot and its outstanding dining scene and vibrant nightlife
reflects its cosmopolitan population. A city of contrasts, Moscows busy streets all bear witness to Russias turbulent history and dynamic future and while its not for the faint-hearted,
the Russian capital is a cultural experience not to be missed.
Churches
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
QB-3, Ul. Volkhonka 15, MKropotkinskaya, tel. (+7)
495 637 28 47, www.xxc.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Mon
13:00 - 18:00. Admission free. Guided tours in English
for groups for up to 10 people 6,000Rbl (pre-booking
required call (+7) 495 637 28 47).
Novodevichy Monastery
QNovodevichy proezd 1, MSportivnaya, tel. (+7) 499
246 85 26. Open 09:00 - 17:00. Admission 250Rbl.
Pokrovsky Monastery
QE-3, Ul. Taganskaya 58, MMarksistskaya, tel. (+7)
495 911 49 20, www.pokrov-monastir.ru. Open 07:00 20:00. Admission free.
Museums
All-Russian Decorative Art Museum
QC-1, Delegatskaya ul. 3, MTsvetnoy Bulvar, tel. (+7)
495 609 01 46, www.vmdpni.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Thu
10:00 - 21:00, Sat 11:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Closed
Tue and last Mon of the month. Admission 20 - 200Rbl.
GULAG History Museum
QC-2, Ul. Petrovka 16, MKuznetsky Most, tel. (+7) 495
621 73 46, www.gmig.ru. Open 11:00 - 19:00, Thu 11:00
- 20:00 Closed Mon, last Fri of the month. Admission
150Rbl.
State Central Museum of Contemporary
Russian History
QB-2, Tverskaya ul. 21, MTverskaya, tel. (+7) 495 699 67
24, www.sovr.ru. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Thu 12:00 - 21.00, Sat,
Sun 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission 70 - 250Rbl.
getting there
Dozens of different night trains run to Moscow every day
from Moskovsky vokzal, so theres little excuse for not
making the effort to visit. If you have less time you can
also take advantage of the new super fast Sapsan train,
which leaves St. Petersburg six times a day and gets you
there in just under four hours. Local airlines also fly to
Moscow and the journey takes about one hour. Once at
one of Moscows three airports, hop on the aeroexpress
train which brings you right to the centre.
Luxury Trains to
Moscow
If you are looking for a comfortable night train to the
capital it is worth considering taking a private train.
The cheerful Megapolis train leaves for Moscow every
night and offers a more hotel-like travel experience.
After being shown to your cabin you will find your
beds have already been made up with real duvets
rather than blankets, and all round the carriages are
spotless. Hot breakfast and coffee can be brought to
your room in the morning and if at any moment during the trip you experience some problems you can
call the train attendant from the comfort of your bed
and they will come to you! If you want to wake up
in Moscow truly fresh in the morning, its worth the
money.QTrains leave Moskovsky vokzal (M Pl. Vosstaniya) at 00:26 and arrive in Moscow at 09:00. For
reservations call (+7) 495 35 44 11 or book online at
www.megapolis-te.ru
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Moscow
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
QC-3, Ul. Volkhonka 12, MKropotkinskaya, tel. (+7)
495 609 95 20, www.artsmuseum.ru. Open 10:00 19:00, Thu 10:00 - 21:00. Closed Mon. Admission 300
- 400Rbl. Admission may vary according to the exhibition.
Tretyakov Gallery
QC-4, Lavrushinsky per. 10, MTretyakovskaya, tel. (+7)
495 951 13 62, www.tretyakovgallery.ru. Open 10:00 18:00, Thu, Fri 10:00 - 21:00. Closed Mon. Admission 100
- 360Rbl. English audio guide 250Rbl. PU
Aeroexpress Trains
The most reliable way of travelling to and from airports in Moscow is by Aeroexpress. Aeroexpress trains
run between Belorussky Rail Terminal and Sheremetyevo (SVO) airport, Kievsky Rail Terminal and Vnukovo (VKO) airport, and Paveletsky Rail Terminal and
Domodedovo (DME) airport. Each rail terminal is connected via the metro circle line. It takes 35 45 minutes
to get to the airports from the centre of Moscow.
Aeroexpress tickets can be bought at Aeroexpress
ticket counters or at automatic machines in the rail terminals, through the websites of partner airlines, travel
agencies, and via air ticket agencies, either in Moscow,
or indeed almost any other region of Russia. A list of
sales outlets can be found on the companys website,
where you can also buy an electronic ticket: www.
aeroexpress.ru.
Download their free mobile app and you will be able to
purchase Aeroexpress tickets using your smartphone
with no need to print out the ticket: the turnstiles at
the airport are able to read the tickets QR-code directly
from your smartphone/tablet screen.
If you are a Master Card PayPass or VISA PayWave holder, you can easily pay for the
fare directly at the turnstiles
Aeroexpress.
The Aeroexpress hotline is
(+7) 800 700 33 77 (calls
from within Russia are free).
The Ginza Project has been involved in establishing and

managing restaurants since 2003. The company now
operates more than 100 projects in the hospitality business with interests in Moscow, St. Petersburg, New York,
Washington, Miami and London. The companys calling
card is the high qualifications of the staff, stylish interior
designs, a cosy atmosphere and high quality cooking.
The menus include European, Italian, Russian, Japanese
and Middle Eastern dishes. The restaurants often hold
events with Russian and international stars putting on
performances along with guest chefs to really treat the
appetite.
Flight Discount - from June 1 to August 31 visit Pryanosti and Radosti at Moskovsky pr. 191, show your
flight ticket and get a 20% discount within 24 hours
of your flight.
hotels
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
QD-4, Ul. Baltschug 1, MNovokuznetskaya, tel.
(+7) 495 287 20 00, www.kempinski.com/moscow.
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Lotte Hotel Moscow
QA-3, Novinsky bul. 8, bldg. 2, MSmolenskaya, tel.
(+7) 495 745 10 00, www.lottehotel.ru. hhhhh
Sheraton Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Hotel
QMezhdunarodnoye shosse 28B, bldg. 5, MPlanernaya, tel. (+7) 495 229 00 10, www.sheratonmoscowairport.
com. hhhhh
Adagio Moscow Paveletskaya
QD-6, Ul. Bakhrushina 11, MPaveletskaya, tel. (+7)
495 720 53 01, www.accorhotels.com. hhhh
Best Western Vega Hotel & Convention
Center
QIzmailovskoe shosse 71, bldg. 3V, MPartizanskaya,
tel. (+7) 495 956 05 06, www.hotel-vega.ru. hhh
Mercure Moscow Paveletskaya
QD-6, Ul. Bakhrushina 11, MPaveletskaya, tel. (+7)
495 720 53 01, www.mercure.com. hhhh
Ibis Moscow Centre Bakhrushina
QD-6, Ul. Bakhrushina 11, MPaveletskaya, tel. (+7) 495
720 53 01, www.accorhotels.com. hhh
Ivan Hostel
QC-2, Petrovsky per. 1/30, app. 23, MChekhovskaya,
tel. (+7) 916 407 11 78, www.ivanhostel.com
Call center: +7 (812) 640-16-16 | E-mail: spb@ginzaproject.com | www.ginzaproject.ru

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