

Saint Petersburg is the home of the famous Russian football team Zenit – a multiple winner of national championships, and a winner of the UEFA Cup and Super Cup. In 2018, St Petersburg became one of the cities wh ere the FIFA World Cup matches took place. The Northern capital hosts 270 religious communities, 229 religious establishments, including Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant cathedrals and churches, synagogues and mosques, and even a Buddhist cathedral. Petersburg to familiarise themselves with Russia's great culture: visit the best shows, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals. Isaac's Cathedral, Russian National Library, and the Russian Museum are just four of them. The city boasts world-famous museums, theatres, galleries, architectural monuments, cultural and educational institutions: the Hermitage, St. The historical centre of the city is protected by UNESCO. Saint Petersburg is rightly called the world's cultural capital. An opportunity to take frequent trips to Europe is one of the advantages of living in the city on the Neva, but you need to make sure you have a Schengen visa in advance (you can do this at embassies of European countries in your country). The trip takes 3.5 to 6 hours depending on the type of transport. Petersburg to the Finnish capital and back every day. There are several buses, express trains, and ferries going from St. Saint Petersburg is 400 km away from Helsinki. Petersburg is also very famous for its special creative atmosphere that attracts artists, poets, and dreamers. The city is often called "Venice of the North" because of its unique architecture. Established in 1703 by Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg was the capital of Russia for two centuries, and has witnessed some of the most important historical events. Saint Petersburg is a city on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
