St. Petersburg is by far the most "European" of the Russian cities that we've seen up to now. And that's not just our opinion. Our Russian friends admit it as well. Classic-style buildings, big streets, parks and monuments, the famous fountain at the city's port, the famous Hermitage art museum (which we never found the time to visit), the spectacular Petergof (which we also didn't find the time to visit :-P) and all the small or bigger canals around the city center, gives the feeling of a rather big but at the same time stylish city. In contrary to Moscow, this city is not crazy, you don't walk around feeling constantly dirty, stressed and with noise at all times! It is almost NOT Russian! One of the few things which reminds you of its Russian origin are the hundreds of Sushi bars!!!! I know it sounds weird, but this is the new trend in Russia. Sushi places EVERYWHERE! And quite good ones actually!
But then again, you go out at night!!! Well dressed girls, limos in every block, many clubs, (kind of) cheap alcohool and party until early in the morning. After all, that is why we (me, Fred and 2 of his Swedish friends --> Micke & Stefan) didn't see much of the city in the morning. Both days (Friday & Saturday) it was a partying extravaganza (until 6:30 and 4:30 in the morning respectively). Lots of drinking (right Stefan?), lots of dancing and lots and lots of fun! I think I will need rehab (from a partying point of view I mean) after this! Nizhnyi Novgorod looks like the right place to be right now ... (since relaxation is what we need)
Photos from our trip:
http://picasaweb.google.com/creep09/StPetersburg
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