By 2016, the Sredniy Prospect on Vasilevsky Island might become a new pedestrian zone. The plans for the street include the widening of sidewalks and leaving only two lanes for public transport. Cars will not be able to travel on the street at all. The project will develop starting in 2013. Now the program is just beginning with Vasilevsky Island, but it could be possible that Nevsky Prospect will also be a pedestrian street by 2020, eliminating all the noise of cars and buses. 

On September 22nd, the Race Horse Company from Finland will be having a show at the Peter and Paul Fortress. The show is called the Rusty Road Circus. The entrance is free and it will start at 12:00 in the area in front of the Tsar bastion. The festival is called the “Contemporary Art in Traditional Museum.” First in the courtyard enters an old van and the dynamic road circus show begins. Acrobats jump out of the van and begin a wild show around the whole area. 

Most people do not know the history behind the Russian flag and emblem, but it is very interesting. In this article, we will provide you the facts behind the flag and emblem of one of the greatest countries in the world, the Russian Federation.

Starting in December in St. Petersburg, there will be new metro trains that will operate on the green line. The trains are after a model called “Neva.” The city has bought these trains because they are much faster and for the most important reason, they are silent. The trains can reach a speed of around 90 miles an hour and make little to no noise at all. It is a great improvement from the current trains in operation, which are noisy and uncomfortable.

Next spring in St. Petersburg there will be a nice surprise. The city authorities decided to return a dancing floating fountain to the Neva River. The fountain spent four years in the warehouse in an unfolded state and will be located close to the Vasilievsky Island.

From September 14th to September 15th, there will be a festival at Petergof for the closing of the fountains until next spring. The festival begins at 21:00 and is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Guests will see a massive multimedia show with the latest lighting and pyrotechnic technology. Along with this, surround sound and a laser show will give viewers a front row seat into the action of the War of 1812, promising to be an amazing spectacle. The scenes are to consist of: the burning of Moscow, court ball in 1812, the heroic battle, and the Battle of Borodino.

DUMSKAYA STREET / ДУМСКАЯ УЛИЦА

Probably the most popular and fun street in St. Petersburg as far as drinking is concerned. :) Dumskaya is located next to Gostiny Dvor and Nevskiy Prospect metro stations. This street is famous for its bars and clubs, in which teens and those who are in their twenties and even thirties come for a great time. Though it can be very dirty on the streets and in the bars, Dumskaya has around 10 different bars and several different clubs. This is the place to be any day of the week but usually the best parties happen on Fridays and Saturdays. The party starts at 10 pm and lasts until 6 am in the morning! The party lasts all night long until the metro opens and you can go home! :) It’s the atmosphere and people on Dumskaya, which makes it so great. In this article, you can find a list of the best places to go to on Dumskaya. From bars and karaoke places to clubs, if your style is techno, punk rock, or even rap, you can find it on Dumskaya! Here is our list of best places on Dumskaya for the best parties. 

Our latest offer provided to visitors of St. Petersburg and those who are already living in St. Petersburg, is a language service! If you are interested or need to learn Russian, we provide a great new service for those who are seeking assistance. We understand that Russian is a hard language, and when coming to St. Petersburg, not so many people in Russia can get by in English. So it might be intimidating for whoever comes to our beautiful St. Petersburg if he/she does not speak Russian. This problem can be one of the past as we have great, friendly specialists who are ready to teach whoever needs to be taught, Russian!

As promised, by the end of the summer, St. Petersburg has started a public bicycle project called “freebike.” During the summer, everyone brought their old bikes to the store “Skatprokat”, where they repaired and painted all the old bicycles. This weekend, the first bikes arrived at the park Sosnovka, ready to ride! Also, bikes will be available next to the metro station Gorkovksaya. In the near future, public bicycles will also be available at the Tavricheskiy Garden (Таврический сад). 

On December 9th, 2012, at the SKK arena, Lady Gaga will be performing a concert that is sure to rock everyone who attends! The stop in St. Petersburg will be part of the “Born This Way Ball” tour, which will include the newest tracks from the pop-diva and the older hits as well. The past and present tours of Lady Gaga have received great praise from all around the world. From South Korea to Argentina, Lady Gaga has never let any of her fans down who attend her shows. This tour, Lady Gaga will be performing with the British rock band, The Darkness, who is best known for their hit single “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”, and DJ Lady Starlight, who has long been collaborating with Lady Gaga.