| Where is the city of Saint-Petersburg? | | | | beautiful cathedrals including Trinity Cathedral and |
| - Saint-Petersburg is located in Russia's Northwestern | | | | Smolny Cathedral. If you are visiting Saint-Petersburg in |
| Federal District. The city rests on the delta of the Neva | | | | May, June or July, chances are high you'll experience |
| River, which is on the east end of the Gulf of Finland. | | | | the so-called "white nights" phenomenon, when twilight |
| Wasn't Saint-Petersburg called something else before? | | | | lasts all night long. |
| - Yes. The city of Saint-Petersburg was previously | | | | Are there any monuments to see while in |
| called Leningrad. Before that, the city was known as | | | | Saint-Petersburg? |
| Petrograd. | | | | - Absolutely! In fact, Saint-Petersburg is home to many |
| I am visiting Saint-Petersburg in the autumn, how should | | | | famous monuments. There is the monument to |
| I dress? | | | | Catherine the Great, located in Ostrovsky Square. For |
| - The season of autumn in Saint-Petersburg is rainy | | | | the literature lover, the monument to Fiodor |
| and cool. It is not advisable to wear light cotton pants | | | | Dostoyevsky is located just off Vladimirskaya Square |
| and short sleeve shirts, consider bringing a light jacket | | | | (and just a block away from the Dostoyevsky |
| and a coat for the evening hours. The autumn tends to | | | | Museum). The city is also home to the famous |
| bring rain showers, so be sure to bring an umbrella as | | | | Moscow Gate and monuments to Peter the Great, |
| well. Autumn lasts from September to December. | | | | Nicholas I, Goethe, and Gogol. Make sure you visit the |
| I am visiting Saint-Petersburg in the winter, how should I | | | | Rostral Columns, the Bronze Horseman and the |
| dress? | | | | Alexander Column, which join the list of the most |
| - Late December brings winter to Saint-Petersburg | | | | famous Saint-Petersburg monuments. |
| and lasts through the month of March. The winter is | | | | I've heard about Saint-Petersburg's famous bridges? |
| extremely cold, usually around freezing temperatures | | | | Are they worth seeing? |
| with lots of snow and wind. Be sure to bring warm | | | | - The bridges in the city are architecturally stunning. |
| winter clothes, gloves, hats, scarves, and a coat. It is | | | | The longest bridge in Saint-Petersburg is the Nevsky |
| also important to make sure that your feet stay warm, | | | | Bridge, measuring in at almost 906 meters. Other |
| so don't forget the wool socks and boots. | | | | notable bridges include the Anichkov Bridge, the Bank |
| I am visiting Saint-Petersburg in the spring, how should I | | | | Bridge, the Blue Bridge, and the Palace Bridge, to name |
| dress? | | | | a few. |
| - Saint-Petersburg in the spring is a beautiful time to | | | | How are the parks and gardens in Saint-Petersburg? |
| visit. From late March to late May, the spring can be | | | | - The city is home to many gorgeous gardens and |
| quite chilly and even bring light snow. Be prepared for | | | | parks in which both locals and tourists enjoy spending |
| fair weather as well as cold nights. It is advisable to | | | | their time. The Alexander Garden, named for Czar |
| bring both a light jacket and a winter coat. | | | | Alexander II, is the centrally located and features a |
| I am visiting Saint-Petersburg in the summer, how | | | | musical fountain. The Botanical Garden features more |
| should I dress? | | | | than 12,000 species and varieties of plants, including the |
| - Summertime in Saint-Petersburg lasts from the | | | | Queen of the Night, which blooms only once a year. |
| beginning of June to the end of August. The weather | | | | Be sure to check out the Leningrad Zoo and Catherine |
| is mild making shorts and short-sleeves acceptable for | | | | Gardens as well. Summer Garden is the oldest and still |
| daywear. Always remember pants and a light jacket | | | | the most attractive park in Saint-Petersburg, the plan |
| for the evenings. | | | | of which was drawn by Peter the Great. |
| What airports are in or near Saint-Petersburg? | | | | I'd like to go to a museum in Saint-Petersburg. Are |
| - There are two airports in the area of | | | | there any? |
| Saint-Petersburg. Pulkovo II International and Pulkovo I | | | | - There is a reason that the city is often called the |
| Domestic are commonly used airports. | | | | "Gorod Muzei", or "the city museum". Saint-Petersburg |
| Is there a seaport in or near Saint-Petersburg? | | | | is filled with museums showcasing art and history. |
| - Yes, the seaport features a passenger terminal on | | | | When in town, be sure to visit the Academy of Fine |
| Vasilievsky Island. | | | | Arts Museum, the Hermitage Museum, the |
| What is there to do in Saint-Petersburg? | | | | Dostoyevsky Memorial Museum, and the Cottage |
| - There is plenty of history and culture to take in when | | | | Palace before you go! The Russian Museum, Russian |
| visiting Saint-Petersburg including, but certainly not | | | | Ethnography Museum and the Kunstkammer also |
| limited to the Hermitage Museum, the Mariinsky Opera | | | | attract thousands of tourists all year round. |
| and Ballet Theater, the Imperial palace, and many | | | | |