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