Pros: The breathtaking wealth displayed in the many palaces, stunning architecture! Cons: The weather! Deterioration of buildings and infrastructure!
St. Petersburg is a relatively young city compared to others in that part of the world, only 301 years old to be exact, but old enough to have survived two devastating revolutions, a civil war, a long and crippling siege during WWII, and the rise and ...
Pros: Wonderful city, wonderful culture, wonderful people and they all are gay friendly! Cons: Gays were in underground until 10 years ago
Update (Sep. 2003): It's been over two years since I wrote this opus. Things and my own perspective changed. Author doesn't agree with the author on some (major and very important) things mentioned. There's also no such thing as "69", which is a huge s ...
Pros: Fairly Cheap
good food
great metro system
WHITE NIGHTS! Cons: bathrooms cost money and are terrible
Not as tourist friendly as other cities
Fresh off my trip from St Petersburg, Milwaukee Wisconsin is looking terrible. Although I am glad to be home, St Petersburg totally blew me away. Upon arriving, it hadnt quite hit me that I was in Russia. Moments later, our bus drove past a 30 foot...
Pros: An interesting idea Cons: With bad fulfillment
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Do you want to find out which one is the best way to spoil your trip to St. Petersburg? Here it is told by the victim.
I went to St. Petersburg to visit one of my distant relatives...
This is the perfect time to visit St. Petersburg. The country is pouring money into it because its 300 year anniversary is in 2003. I just got back from spending several days there, and I will never forget it.
Pros: it is a fascinating place Cons: I wanted to stay longer
A friend and I went to Russia in February of this year. Being practical women we went then for several reasons: 1) it was the only time she could get away from work 2) the airfares are much lower in the winter because most people do not even think of...
Pros: cheaper than Moscow, beautiful palaces Cons: high petty crime rate
This opinion is not meant to introduce the magnificent grandeur of the tsarist palaces, cathedrals and museums in St. Petersburg as I believe my fellow Epinion members would have so eloquently done so. I am writing this just to relate an unfortunate...
Pros: History lesson at it's finest! Cons: Hardly any English spoken/no credit cards accepted
I think that I was nervous from the time we boarded the plane in Chicago. This was my first trip to Russia and I wasn't real sure why I was going. After all, I grew up thinking that Russia was the enemy and they all hated Americans, but my love for...
Pros: Hermitage, houses, entertainment possibilities Cons: Doom and desperation, dirt and dregs - all the old Communist atmosphere there
I visited St. Petersburg in 1989 by bus from Helsinki, with a company called FINNSOV. If they're still around, it's a great deal - just call and reserve, they go twice a week, put you in a hotel in St. Petersburg, and then you're on your own. The bus...
Pros: Incredible culture, architecture, and history Cons: Cold exteriors and colder weather
I spent two weeks in February/March of 2000 here, and will go back again soon (and often). Of course, I have family and friends there, but that only changes some of the circumstances -- the main point is that if you're at all curious about anything...
Pros: On the whole, people are very friendly and helpful. Cons: Like any big city, tourists are a target for crime.
Someone recently asked me if it's safe to travel to St. Petersburg and Moscow. From my own personal experience I'd have to say yes, provided that the traveler take some precautions. And let's face it... traveling in any large city regardless of the...
Pros: Amazing Culture, Beautiful Architecture, Wonderful People Cons: Not many people speak English, sometimes it's hard to change money
I first visited St. Petersburg for a month after my first year in college. My whole Russian class went to learn about the culture and to study the language more intensively. We arrived at the beginning of June, 1997 and left at the beginning of July....
Pros: Friendly People, Beautiful Architecture, White Nights, Safe Cons: The occasional body-odor encounter, Lack of English signs or English speaking people
I traveled to St. Petersburg from June 7 until June 15 of 2002. I wasn't sure what to expect as very few people I know had ever traveled to Russia. Upon arrival I was amazed with the beauty of the city.
Pros: One of six great museums of the world worth a long visit. Cons: Afterward,you feel like you just ate a big box of Godiva chocolates.
We visited the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg while on a Baltic Cruise. We were only allowed to go in a tour group since we didn't have visas for Russia. I actually didn't see anything but tour groups inside so maybe they don't permit individual...
Pros: Location Cons: Poor hygiene, no hot water, uncaring management
Nevsky Forum Hotel Our family booked 2 rooms for 4 nights at the Nevsky Forum Hotel from July 4th through July 8. This hotel is part of the Club Hotel chain and under the umbrella of the Valka Hotel Group. The group manages three other hotels, ie. ...
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