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Saint Petersburg
Many countries have once moved their capital cities, leaving a former capital with rich cultural assets. Saint Petersburg is such a city. Not only is it the former capital, but also a significant window of Russia to Europe. Originally Saint Petersburg was only a small city situated at the head of the Gulf of Finland and built on a swamp, but Peter the Great would like to have an ice-free port to fulfill his maritime dream. Therefore, he built the city of Saint Petersburg from a fortress. Aiming to learn from the influential Western European culture, Peter the Great even moved the capital to Saint Petersburg and constructed a series of palaces, including the Winter Palace. In this way, Russia evolved from an ordinary country with grasslands to one of the Western powers.
Saint Petersburg is the most Europeanised city in Russia. With the intersection of canals, Saint Petersburg has European-style buildings erected one after another. That is why Saint Petersburg brings Venice to mind – with classical European architecture instead of Renaissance architecture. Among the European-style buildings, you are also able to find the traditional and colourful Russian onion domes! These occasional Russian elements remind us that we are staying in Russia, not any Western European city.
Saint Petersburg’s citizens are as open-minded as Europeans, at the same time, however, persevering like other Russians. Although Saint Petersburg had suffered as much as ancient Chinese capital Nanjing, the citizens managed to survive from the Siege of Leningrad and economic depression after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Saint Petersburg is where the European and Russian cultures converge and has nurtured prominent Russian figures like Putin. As you visit Saint Petersburg, you will learn more than the Russian culture – you can understand the innovative spirit and vision of Peter the Great, and Saint Petersburg’s perseverance and emphasis on culture.
Many countries have once moved their capital cities, leaving a former capital with rich cultural assets. Saint Petersburg is such a city. Not only is it the former capital, but also a significant window of Russia to Europe. Originally Saint Petersburg was only a small city situated at the head of the Gulf of Finland and built on a swamp, but Peter the Great would like to have an ice-free port to fulfill his maritime dream. Therefore, he built the city of Saint Petersburg from a fortress. Aiming to learn from the influential Western European culture, Peter the Great even moved the capital to Saint Petersburg and constructed a series of palaces, including the Winter Palace. In this way, Russia evolved from an ordinary country with grasslands to one of the Western powers.
Saint Petersburg is the most Europeanised city in Russia. With the intersection of canals, Saint Petersburg has European-style buildings erected one after another. That is why Saint Petersburg brings Venice to mind – with classical European architecture instead of Renaissance architecture. Among the European-style buildings, you are also able to find the traditional and colourful Russian onion domes! These occasional Russian elements remind us that we are staying in Russia, not any Western European city.
Saint Petersburg’s citizens are as open-minded as Europeans, at the same time, however, persevering like other Russians. Although Saint Petersburg had suffered as much as ancient Chinese capital Nanjing, the citizens managed to survive from the Siege of Leningrad and economic depression after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Saint Petersburg is where the European and Russian cultures converge and has nurtured prominent Russian figures like Putin. As you visit Saint Petersburg, you will learn more than the Russian culture – you can understand the innovative spirit and vision of Peter the Great, and Saint Petersburg’s perseverance and emphasis on culture.
The average temperature over the year is 6°C. July is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 19°C; February is the coldest month, with an average temperature of -5°C. The average monthly rainfall in the city is around 37.3mm.
The official currency of Saint Petersburg is the Russian Ruble (RUB).
The official language of Saint Petersburg is Russian.
More than half of the total population of Russia are Eastern orthodox. Before entering the church, women must wear headscarves while men must take off their hats.
In Russia, people usually shake hands when they greet each other. They kiss and hug when they see close friends and relatives. Russians avoid the number 13 but 7. 7 symbolises bliss and success.
Russians enjoy drinking in general, especially spirits. Do use the right hands to toast.
The staple foods for Russians are meat, milk, eggs and bread. Butter, jam, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, etc. are also commonly consumed.
Some of the typical Russian dishes are caviar, borsch, beef stew and braised chicken with butter. Chinese cuisine is popular with many of the locals. There are Chinese restaurants in major cities for tourists.
220V, 50Hz, Type C and F.
Metro is the most convenient means of transport in Saint Petersburg. It is frequent and reaching most of the major tourist attractions. There are also trams and trolleybuses running in the city.
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Russian Federation
Address: No.6, Ulitsa Druzhby,Moscow, Russia
Tel: (7) 499-951-8443
Email: chinaemb_ru@mfa.gov.cn
Website: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Russian Federation
Emergency numbers
Medical emergency: 103
Police: 102
Fire brigade: 101
HKSAR passport holders can enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Russia. The duration of stay allowed is 14 days.
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