St Petersburg St Petersburg is often called the Northern Capital of Russia, the Palmyra of the North, or the Northern Venice. The city is situated on 42 islands that are washed by the waters of 90 rivers, tributaries of the Neva River, and channels. There are over 300 bridges in St Petersburg that are an integral part of the city landscape.

St Petersburg is a world cultural phenomenon. Its architectural complexes created by famous Dutch, Italian, French, and Russian architects, the embankments of the Neva River and the many canals, palaces and parks all leave an unforgettable impression on everyone who comes here. Guests of the city have endless possibilities to explore the historic and cultural heritage of Russia so magnificently visible in this sublime city.

Sestroretsk
In addition to the dramatic Northern coastline of the Gulf of Finland, Sestroretsk also has some places of interest that it can offer to those wishing to go on sightseeing tours. There is an old oak grove in the city remaining from the times of Peter the Great.

Not far from the city is the artificial Razliv Lake, with the nearby village of the same name where Lenin and Zinoviev in 1917 were hiding.

The satirical writer Mikail Zoschenko is buried in Sestroretsk Cemetery.

At a distance of only 8km from Sestroretsk, in Repino, is the former residence of the artist Ilya Repin, named “Penati”.