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St. Petersburg

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Gay Friendly Rating: Gay Friendly Rating Tolerant and friendly; but be mindful about PDAs.
Staggering art collections, gleaming architecture, vodka and caviar... Russia's historic gem is a sensory overload.

St. Petersburg Fast Facts:

  • Gayborhood The gay clubs may be a hoot for big city boys, but Russians do know how to party! The gay scene is small, and clubs open and close constantly. Ask your innkeeper what's what!
  • All American's traveling to Russia must have a visa. Contact the Russian Embassy and proceed from there.
  • The best way to see Saint Petersburg is with a private guide. They can get you in front of all lines, are well-versed in history and can give you wonderful insight into the culture. Most charge $100 per day and $10/hour for a driver. Money well spent. Consider our author's guide, Elena, who has given private tours to politicians and royals alike. Email: olga_koshutskaya@inbox.ru
  • For more information on Gay St. Petersburg check out http://www.gay.ru
  • When dancing till dawn be careful because at night many bridges are raised to let ships through. That means if you need to get over one to get home past 1:30am, you are stuck. Basically, stay near the hotel after 1am.
  • If you don't have time for shopping, the museums and palaces have some of the best shopping in town!
  • Take the subway just once; the communist knew how to make one fancy subway station. Many are adorned with marble, chandeliers and of course bronze hammer and sickles.

St. Petersburg: Venice of the North

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When pondering the world of mother Russia many people conjure up images of lumpy old ladies, artic weather and iron curtains. Forget all that and start dreaming of gilded palaces, gourmet food and gorgeous men. The culture of today’s Russia may... Read More St. Petersburg: Venice of...
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St. Petersburg Top 5

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  1. The Hermitage
  2. The Cathedral of Spilled Blood
  3. Podvorye
  4. Tsarskoye Selo
  5. Sinners (Greshinki)

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    Central Station Ul. Lomonosova 1/28
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    Metro 174 Ligovskiy pr
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    Mono 4, Kolomenskaya
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    Onegin Sadovaya ul. 11
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    Sinners (Greshinki) Griboedov Channel, #28/1
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    Tri El 45, 5-aya Sovetskaya Ul

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