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The State Russian Museum on Arts Square holds the largest store of Russian fine art anywhere

Housed in the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Russian Museum offers a focused counterpoint to the Hermitage's global sweep.

By St Petersburg Culture Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read

culture

Inside the Hermitage: how Catherine the Great's purchase grew into the world's largest painting collection

The State Hermitage on Palace Embankment traces its origins to a single 1764 acquisition and now anchors St Petersburg's cultural life.

By St Petersburg Culture Desk · July 19, 2026 · 2 min read

community

A neighbourhood guide to Vasilyevsky Island, the city's great river island

Bounded by the Neva and the Gulf of Finland, Vasilyevsky Island forms the heart of the Vasileostrovsky District.

By St Petersburg Community Desk · July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

culture

St Isaac's Cathedral: the golden dome that doubles as a museum and a viewpoint

Dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, the cathedral has operated primarily as a museum since 1931.

By St Petersburg Culture Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read

lifestyle

Walking Nevsky Prospekt: the avenue Peter the Great planned as the road to Moscow

The city's main street runs from the Admiralty to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra and ties the historic centre together.

By St Petersburg Lifestyle Desk · July 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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