Tag St. Petersburg

Latvian Activist and Russian Student Detained for Opposing Fascism in Baltics


On February 6, the Riga City Court detained Tatiana Andriets, a 22-year-old activist of the Latvian Russian Union party, accused of actions “against the national security” of the Baltic Republic and ties with the “Anti-Fascists of the Baltic” Telegram channel, as her lawyer, Imma Yansone, said.  Andriets, a student at St. Petersburg State University, came

St. Petersburg | Funny Russia | Fun | Videos  | 09.02.23

Batman Prevented Robbery in St. Petersburg [Video]


The organizers of the interactive exhibition reported that an animator in a Batman costume saved a girl from a robbery on Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg.  “Yesterday […] our valiant animator Roman in the full-length figure of Batman prevented the theft of 700 thousand rubles! Roma showed fast reaction and knocked down the robber with

Russia International | Events  | 31.03.22

Representatives of 69 Countries Confirmed Participation in SPIEF-2022


Participation in the 25th anniversary St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) was confirmed by representatives from 69 countries, including the USA, Great Britain, Germany, France, Japan, China, and India, Roscongress reports.   “I am sure that the SPIEF will fully demonstrate new opportunities in the new world, since every year it unites, in addition to state

Insight | St. Petersburg  | 11.01.22

Passenger Traffic at Pulkovo Airport Increased by 65%


Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg served 18.1 million people in 2021, which is 65.4 per cent more than the same indicator in 2020, when, according to the Federal Agency for Air Transport, 10.9 million people were transported.  As reported, on domestic flights, 15.5 million passengers out of 18.1 million people were served, which is 28

Economics | Insight | St. Petersburg | Videos  | 29.12.21

Lakhta Centre 3 Skyscraper Design Presented to St. Petersburg Authorities [Video]


The Russian multinational energy corporation Gazprom is discussing with the authorities of St. Petersburg the construction of the 555-metre-high Lakhta Centre 3 skyscraper.   “In order to further develop the public and business district around the Lakhta Centre, the concept of the third skyscraper is presented. With its appearance on the coast of the Gulf of

Events | St. Petersburg | Fun  | 23.12.21

Festive Bus Drives Father Frosts Around St. Petersburg


The traditional New Year’s “Dedmorobus” (“Fatherfrobus”) was launched in St. Petersburg. The bus that carries Father Frosts around the city is made in a retro style and decorated with multicoloured garlands.  Father Frosts from the festive orchestra will arrange concerts for the townspeople, as well as give gifts and take pictures with those who wish.

Business | Industry  | 18.11.21

Russian Nuclear Icebreaker ‘Siberia’ Went on Sea Trials


The new universal nuclear icebreaker “Siberia” went on sea trials, according to the press service of the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg where the vessel was built.   Первый серийный универсальный атомный ледокол проекта 22220 «Сибирь» покинул достроечную набережную Балтийского завода и взял курс на Финский залив, где приступит к выполнению программы заводских ходовых испытаний pic.twitter.com/oXpC4SFjjU

Fun | Sports  | 12.11.21

Russia Defeated Cyprus in World Cup Qualifying Tournament Match 


In the match of the 9th round of the qualifying tournament of the 2022 World Cup held at the Gazprom Arena stadium in St. Petersburg, the Russian national team beat the Cyprus team with a score of 6:0.  As specified, the score in the match was opened in the 4th minute by Alexander Erokhin. In