What makes Saint Petersburg the cultural capital of Russia?

18 Mar 2021

When I think about Saint Petersburg, the first thing that comes to mind are: the Hermitage museum, world-class ballet, opera and classical concerts. For people who love art ...
05 Apr 2018

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Tea has occupied a special place in Russian culture since the 17th century, when it was gifted to Tsar Michael I by the Mongolians. It quickly became the warming beverage of ...
21 Sep 2017

Ten years have passed since what used to be an old bakery opened as Loft Project Etagi on Ligovsky prospekt 74, a 15-minute walk from Площадь Восстания (Ploschad Vosstaniya). ...
05 Sep 2017

Of course, Saint Petersburg is bathed in history. As a city, it holds great significance regarding the Russian Revolution of 1917. So much so, that it is sometimes referred to ...
01 Sep 2017

Education, education, and education. An integral part of society across the world. Образование (education) of all ages plays a particularly significant role in Russia which is ...
29 Aug 2017

Learning a language is like learning to play an instrument or a sport. Regular practice will have its benefits and there is no better way to keep your practice ticking over ...
28 Aug 2017

It is no sheer coincidence that Saint Petersburg is known as the cultural capital of Russia. The city has a long tradition associated with art, artists, poets, writers, music, ...
25 Aug 2017

Saint Petersburg is adorned with many beautiful parks which are located close to the city. They are all easy to reach, but the one which always sticks out in my mind, however, ...
22 Aug 2017

Saturday started a bit earlier than most days – 06.45 am ten students and a staff member from Liden & Denz met outside Moskovskiy train station. The plan was to spend the ...
18 Aug 2017

Saint Petersburg is, of course, renowned for housing some of the most marvellous museums, beautiful buildings and majestic monuments in the world. Despite the fact that they ...
17 Aug 2017

The thought of visiting Russia did frighten me somewhat. Prior to my arrival, a few questions would whizz around my head: Will I be able to cope with the language? Will I make ...
21 Jun 2016

New to Saint Petersburg?  The Liden and Denz Guide to the Saint Petersburg Metro System will show you which stations you should know in order to get around the city.  ...