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A city of sudden and historic changes, St Petersburg turned 300 years old in 2003. From its dramatic birth at the order of Peter the Great, in the early years of the 18th century, the city has suffered turbulent years of revolution, the freezing death and starvation of the Nazi siege, the grim purges of Stalin and the end of the Communist era in the 1990s. Situated in the west, on the Baltic Sea, St Petersburg is a city of extremes. Its magnificent architecture is astounding but decay and dilapidation are constant threats, just about fought off by a never-ending restoration programme. The luxurious life of the tsars depended on the abject poverty and squalor of serfs and peasants. Today, the newly rich, in their designer clothes, pass tattered beggars on the streets. Even the weather is extreme the rivers and canals freeze in the depths of winter, while in midsummer all of Petersburg stays outdoors to enjoy the White Nights of this northern latitude, where the light is never quite extinguished.

Peter the Great dreamt of a great northern capital to protect Russia from Swedish military threats. With prodigious energy and his personal knowledge of building and engineering, he oversaw the rise of St Petersburg from the islands and swamps around the River Neva. By the time of his death, in 1725, he had forcibly moved the seat of government from Moscow, the population was 40,000, the Admiralty was building ships for the Russian navy, the imposing Peter Gate guarded the entrance to the Peter and Paul Fortress on Vasilevsky Island, and the Summer Palace and much grander Menshikov Palace were already built.

In the century that followed, his successors built ever more magnificent palaces, from the simple style of Italian architect Trezzini, for Peter himself, to the grandiose Baroque constructions of Rastrelli, for the Empress Elizabeth, and the restrained neo-classical designs preferred by Catherine the Great. Alongside the palaces arose elaborate churches from Trezzinis gold-spired landmark of St Peter and St Paul (the final resting place of the Romanov dynasty) to the confection of bright colour, domes and gold of the Church on Spilled Blood or the carved and gilded extravaganza of St Isaacs Cathedral. On Nevsky prospekt, St Petersburgs main thoroughfare, the styles of three centuries, from classical to Baroque to Style Moderne, have created one of the most beautiful streets in the world.

Adding to the beauty of the buildings are the canals and rivers, which cross Nevsky prospekt. Like Venice, to which it is often compared, the winding waterways leading to the broad River Neva, are the heart of St Petersburg. Although the capital moved to Moscow after the revolution, St Petersburg is certainly Russias first city in terms of beauty. It is also the prime centre for classical culture, from opera to ballet to music, with historic venues, such as the Mariinsky Theatre, presenting a repertoire and choreography that Tchaikovsky himself would recognise.

Peter the Great is commemorated in the massive statue of the Bronze Horseman, which rears up over the River Neva. Brought to terrifying life in the poem by Russias beloved poet, Pushkin, the Bronze Horseman relentlessly pursues the unfortunate Yevgeny through the streets of St Petersburg. Peters single-minded and ruthless drive built the city on a swamp by the blood of thousands of serfs and prisoners, who remain the spectres of this beautiful city.

Russian Federation Tourism Department

Address: Ministry of Economic Development & Trade, 47 Myasnitskaya str, Moscow, Russia

Email: tourdept@yandex.ru

Phone: +7 (8) 095 208 2937

Spartak
Both an arthouse cinema and a club, Spartak goes from strength to strength. With its unusual selection policy, it can feature foreign films, a festival of Celtic music and a Goa Trance night on consecutive days.
Fish Fabrique
Not certain whether to be a bar or a club, St Petersburg's Fish Fabrique combines the best of both worlds. The live music is good, the atmosphere infectious, especially at the weekends, with a cheap bar that is sometimes manned by local rock star volunteers!

Airport Guide

(St Petersburg) Pulkovo Airport

Airport Information

Country

Russian Federation

Address

Pulkovo Airport, 18/4 Pilotov str., St Petersburg, 196210, Russian Federation

Country Code

Telephone

(0)812 104 3444 (Pulkovo 2) or (0)812 104 3822 (Pulkovo 1)

Fax

(0)812 104 3814

E-mail

Via the airport's website

Website

www.pulkovo.ru

Location

The airport is located 17km (10 miles) south of St Petersburg

Time Zone

GMT + 3 (GMT + 4 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

Transfer between Terminals

A free shuttle bus service transfers passengers between the domestic and international terminals (Pulkovo 1 and 2 respectively) (journey time: 15 minutes).

Driving Directions

From St Petersburg, drive south on Moskovsky Prospekt. When Moskovsky Prospekt becomes Pulkovskoe Shosse, take the first right for Pulkovo 2 or the second right for Pulkovo 1.

Car Parking

Parking facilities are available close to both terminals. The multi-storey car park at Pulkovo 2 is connected to the terminal via a heated walkway.

Car Hire

Hertz car hire agency serves both Pulkovo 1 and 2, with desks in Arrivals. However, travellers should be aware that driving in and around St Petersburg is probably not a good idea due to the condition of the roads and the erratic nature of the signage.

Public Transport

Road: Bus: Bus no.13 leaves for St Petersburg from the front of the central office building at Pulkovo 2. There are two stops. Buses leaving from the stop nearest Arrivals will take passengers to the Moskovskaya Metro Station. Bus no.39 departs from in front of the Pulkovo 1 west entrance/exit and runs to Moskovskaya Metro Station, stopping at Kievskoe Shosse en route. Travellers can also take a shuttle minibus marked ‘T-39’ that goes from Pulkovo 1, via Pulkovo 2, to Moskovskaya Metro Station and then to the centre of St Petersburg. Taxi: Taxis are available. Marshrutnoye taksis are minibus taxis that are only marginally more expensive than local buses; these depart for St Petersburg from outside both terminals and run to Moskovskaya Metro Station.

Information and Help Desks

There is an information centre in Pulkovo 2, near the entrance, and on the second floor of Pulkovo 1. International flight information (tel: (0)812 104 3444) and domestic flight information (tel: (0)812 104 3822) is available.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Bureaux de change and a post office are available in both terminals. There is a post office on the first floor of Pulkovo 2 Departures, which also offers fax, photocopying, IDD telephones and Internet facilities. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, cafés and bars situated throughout both terminals. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. A newsagents and convenience store are located on the first floor of the Pulkovo 2 Departures. Luggage: A lost property office is situated on the first floor of Pulkovo 2. Other facilities: There are first aid posts in both terminals and a mother and child’s room is available. There is a pharmacy and a hairdresser’s in Pulkovo 1.

Conference and Business Facilities

The airport has business lounges that can provide telephone and fax facilities. There are two lounges and a VIP suite in Pulkovo 2 (tel: (0)812 104 3434) and a business lounge in Pulkovo 1 (tel: (0)812 123 8545). The post office in Pulkovo 2 offers business services including Internet, fax, photocopying and IDD telephones. The nearby Pulkovskaya Hotel (tel: (0)812 140 3979) has business and conference facilities, including a conference hall for up to 500 delegates, a meeting room for 35 delegates, and a business centre; a translation service is available for conferences.

Disabled Facilities

The airport is physically accessible. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Airport Hotels

The Pulkovskaya Hotel (tel: (0)812 140 3979; website: www.pulkovskaya.com), situated on Ploschad Pobedy, 5km (3 miles) from the airport is easily accessible by public transport. The Hotel Astoria (tel: (0)812 313 5757) and the Angleterre Hotel (tel: (0)812 313 5666) are both about 13km (8 miles) from the airport.