Our first day in St Petersburg

35 wonderful photos of our days in Russia
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I hope this post and the many images from our first day in St Petersburg will inspire you to travel to Russia. We experienced heaps in just one single day! See for yourself in our abundance of colorful pictures below.

St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we’ve had the pleasure of visiting. And although English is not the strongest skill amongst Russians, it is easier than many other European cities to get by and understand simple things like the “Metro,” street names, maps, and even the self-checkout aisles in most supermarkets.

St Petersburg –  the Venice of the North

Saint Petersburg is a port city in the Baltic Sea founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. It was designed and built as the capital of the Russian Empire, and it held this position for over 200 years.

Nowadays, St Petersburg is the cultural center of Russia. You can take a look at the best examples of Russian art: from Orthodox Icons to the works of Kandinsky. You can find the Mariinsky Theatre, the Hermitage Museum, and even a Sphinx in the Neva River.

I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
St Petersburg is the city of canals, the Venice of the north! As you can see in the photographs from this post, you can capture impressive shots thanks to the city’s incredible architecture and unique lighting! And with its 342 bridges, it is the perfect city to venture into the scenario of a stunning boat tour.

Russia is a splendid place that we strongly recommend everyone visit at least once. We are already planning to go back sometime soon to explore the colossal country further.

I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
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Check their website out to see more information about Russia and the other super cool destinations they have!

I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
I hope this post can inspire you to travel to Russia, a bunch of images from our first day in St Petersburg. Just our first day and we saw all that!!! St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities we had the pleasure to visit and even though the English is not the strongest skill for Russians in general, it was easier than many European cities to get by and understand simple things like the Metro, street names, maps and even the self check out on most supermarkets.
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