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As heat waves grip Europe and geopolitical tensions mount, the city's arts institutions are doubling down on experimental programming that speaks to uncertainty and community resilience.
From office vacancy rates on Nevsky Prospekt to freight volumes at the port, the city's economic data tells a more complex story than the headline figures suggest.
Venture capital is flowing into St. Petersburg's startup ecosystem at a pace the city hasn't seen in a decade, and the firms driving it are betting the boom has years left to run.
From the banks of the Neva to the backstreets of Vasilievsky Island, local clubs are filling pitches, pools and courts—and giving residents something to belong to.
From the banks of the Neva to the suburbs of Kolpino, local clubs are registering record memberships and turning neighbourhoods into something closer to home.
As fuel shortages ripple through global supply chains and pump prices climb across Florida, St. Petersburg households are already feeling the squeeze heading into the Fourth of July weekend.
A grassroots movement of artists, musicians and performers is transforming forgotten corners of the city into galleries and venues, driven by mounting frustration with gatekeeping in established institutions.
While geopolitical turbulence grips Europe, a working-class district is quietly reshaping itself through grassroots cultural initiatives and independent businesses.
With Western sanctions biting deep and Russia's domestic economy under strain, employers across St. Petersburg are scrambling to find — and keep — skilled workers in a market unlike anything seen since 2014.
A punishing rain event, a disputed city budget amendment, and a renewed fight over bus route cuts dominated life in St. Pete from Monday through Friday.
St Petersburg's parks and waterfront promenades offer the perfect backdrop for a practice that scientists say rewires stress response in as little as eight weeks.
From waterfront studios on Vasilyevsky Island to free Sunday sessions in Primorsky Park, the city's mindfulness scene has quietly become one of its most accessible wellness offerings.
St Petersburg's wellness community is rethinking the midday rest — and the science says timing is everything.
St Petersburg's summer markets are overflowing with tomatoes, zucchini and fresh herbs — here's how to turn them into five standout meals this July.
From the waterfront paths of Nevsky to the shaded lanes of Central Park, St Petersburg's expanding bike network is finally built for riders who aren't in a hurry.
From the waterfront to Petrogradsky Island, a wave of fun runs, charity walks and group workouts is hitting the city this July and August.
Researchers say chronic isolation carries health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day — and local wellness programs are fighting back.
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