St. Petersburg in 3 Russian words

1. ЭРМИТАЖ (The Hermitage)

The State Hermitage Museum was founded in 1764 as Catherine the Great’s private art collection. Today, it is one of the largest and most visited museums in the world, housing three million works of art and world cultural monuments. Visitors can explore 365 halls spread across six buildings in the heart of the city.

2. РАЗВОДНЫЕ МОСТЫ (Drawbridges)

Watching the bridges being drawn is a favorite pastime of tourists and locals alike. They are raised at night during the navigation season, which runs from April to November. If you don't make it across in time, you'll have to take a long detour or even spend the night on the island!

3. БЕЛЫЕ НОЧИ (White Nights)

The White Nights arrive in St. Petersburg in late May and last until mid-July. The sun barely sets on the horizon, leaving plenty of light until the early morning. This natural phenomenon once inspired artists, poets, and writers and, today, it attracts hordes of tourists. Instead of sleeping, they stroll through the city and cruise along its rivers and canals.