Porto Maltese I once took two friends out to this restaurant, and it was RUR12,000 with wine, by far the most I have ever spent on a meal in my life. But it was worth it. We picked out our fish from the display, the wine, while expensive, was an excellent compl[...]
Palkin I dined there with a couple of other people in 2005. When the waiter brought my fish to the table, I discovered that it was not fileted. I am very sloppy at fileting fish, so when I asked if he would do it for me, he graciously and expertly splice[...]
Chainny Dom (Tea House) I used to wonder if this place was the neighborhood head shop. It must have been the hookah pipes on display in the windows, as the clientele was not the sort, nor was the menu. A nice place to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in the autumn or [...]
Abrikosov There has been a cafe in this spot since Soviet times. The service is excellent and the prices reasonable, considering it's at the heart of Nevsky. A good tourist spot where the menu's are in English and the waitresses will all speak at least a bi[...]
Rubinstain I stopped there for the business lunch. The menu was limited, but the food was excellent quality for the money. Especially refreshing and Russian was the cold borscht. My fish was perfectly adequate, nothing special, and the dessert was a thick c[...]
F.M.Dostoevsky Literary-Memorial Museum This is a lovely, informative museum that gives a good idea of Dostoevsky the man. The little film at the end of the exhibit is especially interesting. Personal factoids about the author are detailed in an animated film, even showing things about [...]
Banya Concept Store really warm and cozy place! Must-to-visit for all the travellers stoping in Saint-Petersburg![...]
Icebreaker Krassin The icebreaker Krassin is the best way to feel the history of Russia. You can see the changes of the centuries in this museum. Also it is the best way to see the city from the upper deck and to feel yourself as a real seaman!!![...]
Liverpool My impression of the place was exactly the same as Lisa's and I would not recommend it. We went in there hoping to watch the World Cup final, and ordered our drinks at the bar. We were about to find a table to sit down, when we were approached by an[...]
Nevsky Souvenir 15.8.2010 I sold 2 T shirt for children (white with hello Kitty and blue and that is sou expensive 1250 rupla/eash. I contact to finnish Luottokunta, i think that the shop have a misstake.[...]
Nabeerzhnaya Beer in a restaurant is really good, they have a very good brewer. We were at a concert a local music group, performed cover versions of hits. Food we liked. In the evening a very nice view of the sunset.[...]
Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg we stayed in Corinthia 25july-2Aug. rooms were so small we had to move deluxe rooms. the concierge Anna was the type of person who answers back with a yes or no. made a major mistake when told us no moden ballet shows during our stay and knew later [...]
Fidel Dear Pocketers! Thank you for the pictures of Fidel you put here - we always had sooo much fun in this crazy place! I'll be back.[...]
Today, finally after more than ten years in Russia, we dared to take a big risky step. We bought a bike, and oh man does it feel good! We cycled straight out of the shop and started a long tour of all the city’s tourist sites, with of course the occasional stop for a glass of water, cappuccino, mojito, well you know…
The home of Russian ballet and opera since the 1860s, the Mariinsky Theatre, is a cultural leader and one of the most illustrious and beautiful theatres in the world.
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Accurately referred to as the ‘Russian Versailles’, Peterhof is a fantastic destination to visit if you need a break from the chaos of Nevsky Prospekt and the hooting of impatient drivers.
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Waterville is a huge world of crazy water fun and is just as entertaining for adults as it is for kids. There are 8 slides, special kiddies pools, a wave machine, jacuzzis and a sports pool for people who actually want to swim.
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The Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg’s Imperial Sunday brunch returns this September 05 with a special event organized in celebration of the 60 year anniversary of the Imperial Lomonosov factory’s release of the famous Cobalt net design.
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The battle ship, anchored off the banks of Petrograd Side, has become somewhat a Soviet shrine. This is because blank shots fired from the Aurora are said to have been the trigger for the revolution of 1917.
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what a fantastic place!?!?![...]
I once took two friends out to this restaurant, and it was RUR12,000 with wine, by far the most I have ever spent on a meal in my life. But it was worth it. We picked out our fish from the display, the wine, while expensive, was an excellent compl[...]
I dined there with a couple of other people in 2005. When the waiter brought my fish to the table, I discovered that it was not fileted. I am very sloppy at fileting fish, so when I asked if he would do it for me, he graciously and expertly splice[...]
I used to wonder if this place was the neighborhood head shop. It must have been the hookah pipes on display in the windows, as the clientele was not the sort, nor was the menu. A nice place to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in the autumn or [...]
There has been a cafe in this spot since Soviet times. The service is excellent and the prices reasonable, considering it's at the heart of Nevsky. A good tourist spot where the menu's are in English and the waitresses will all speak at least a bi[...]
I stopped there for the business lunch. The menu was limited, but the food was excellent quality for the money. Especially refreshing and Russian was the cold borscht. My fish was perfectly adequate, nothing special, and the dessert was a thick c[...]
This is a lovely, informative museum that gives a good idea of Dostoevsky the man. The little film at the end of the exhibit is especially interesting. Personal factoids about the author are detailed in an animated film, even showing things about [...]
really warm and cozy place! Must-to-visit for all the travellers stoping in Saint-Petersburg![...]
The icebreaker Krassin is the best way to feel the history of Russia. You can see the changes of the centuries in this museum. Also it is the best way to see the city from the upper deck and to feel yourself as a real seaman!!![...]
My impression of the place was exactly the same as Lisa's and I would not recommend it. We went in there hoping to watch the World Cup final, and ordered our drinks at the bar. We were about to find a table to sit down, when we were approached by an[...]
15.8.2010 I sold 2 T shirt for children (white with hello Kitty and blue and that is sou expensive 1250 rupla/eash. I contact to finnish Luottokunta, i think that the shop have a misstake.[...]
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Beer in a restaurant is really good, they have a very good brewer. We were at a concert a local music group, performed cover versions of hits. Food we liked. In the evening a very nice view of the sunset.[...]
we stayed in Corinthia 25july-2Aug. rooms were so small we had to move deluxe rooms. the concierge Anna was the type of person who answers back with a yes or no. made a major mistake when told us no moden ballet shows during our stay and knew later [...]
Dear Pocketers! Thank you for the pictures of Fidel you put here - we always had sooo much fun in this crazy place! I'll be back.[...]