Sankt-Peterburg aka: Санкт-Петербург, Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Leningrad

St Petersburg is a more young and friendly city, than Moscow. After a 7 hour train journey, we arrived in a city with English signs as well as Crylic. What a blessing after Moscow.
the Hermitage is an overdose of culture. Think La Louvre with oppulent decor. It could not be done in one day. See what you can take, then think about a second visit.
The Fortress, however is a two day afair, which you can use your entry ticket to go back to. Too much to write about, but go see!
The Spilled Blood cathederal is spectacular, similar to St Basils on the outside but amazing inside. Completely covered in murals. The little market to the side is worth a visit.
St Issacs for the views, if you can take the steps. It says 200, but does not mention the extra 50-60, outside. It is also amazing on the inside.
Stroll along Nevsky and admire the lovely girls, tourists and occasional war veteran beggar.

I’m planning on studying abroad in the summer of 2009. It would be an excellent opportunity to improve on my Russian. Not to mention, the culture, the architecture, and the city as a whole seem beautiful. It seems like a city I could easily love and I’m so anxious to see it for myself already!

Visited couple years ago; Had a wonderful time. From museums to just wondering around the city, a great place to visit. Do not miss the Petergof / Summer Palace. They call St Petersburg a northern Venice. Well deserved!

I just spent time with an old friend who lives and works in Petersburg. She brought up the idea of applying for a Fulbright to spend some extended time studying and teaching there. Intriguing and promising…

A friend who has been says that it’s wonderful. She went during winter and made snow angels.