Therefore, here is a top-list of things you should do to feel the original spirit of Saint Petersburg, while traveling here.
1. Are you hungry? If so, you should definitely visit one of the most famous gastronomic sights of the city, which is called “Pyshechnaya” on Bolshaya Konyushennaya street.
This place allows every guest to permeate with the spirit of Soviet Leningrad and it definitely became a must-visit for every guest and citizen of the city.
Here you will have an opportunity to try a unique dish called “pyshka” that is a real gastronomic symbol of Saint Petersburg”.
You may ask: “What is pyshka?” It is a chubby round bun with a powdered sugar on top. “Pyshka” is still being one of the most favorite desserts of every Saint Petersburg citizen.
2. Since Saint Petersburg is a cultural capital of our country, you should definitely visit a “Singer House” or “The House of books”, which is considered as a cultural and intellectual center of the city. This building astonishes with its magnificent architectural structure that was designed by architect Pavel Suzor. This building places close to the most popular sights of the city as Kazan Cathedral and Church of the Savior on Blood.
This place is perfect for buying an interesting book and spend some time at the Singer café, which situates in the same building. Additionally, it has a beautiful panoramic view; therefore, you could enjoy your coffee and admire the historical center of Saint Petersburg and the life of its citizens.
3. Saint Petersburg is also permeated with the spirit of literary classics, because many famous poets and writers as well as their characters was living in this city.
Therefore, you should take a walk through the city’s center courts that are full of legends and the atmosphere of Russian classical literature such as Dostoevsky and many others.
You will be surprised that many of them are looking like a cultural masterpiece with a stunning mosaics and paintings.
4. To feel the Saint Petersburg spirit, you should also visit The Eliseevy Merchants – the oldest Russian gastronome, where you not only can find delicious delicacies but also see amazing luxurious interiors and listening to piano music while choosing exclusive products or having a meal in the Eliseevy restaurant.
This shop will catch your attention even from the outside, because at the shop window you can admire a sort of mechanized puppets show, which is absolutely magical and exciting that makes this place unique.
5. Saint Petersburg is also a city of non-stop education, therefore you should visit a New Holland Island that is a multi-use complex, replete with a cultural and social center. This place attracts visitors from all other the world by its exhibitions halls, cultural centers, museums, scientific labs and many other interesting activities. You can join different public educational lectures in English and in Russian that could be an amazing opportunity to upgrade your language skills while listening to the lectures about philosophy, social sciences etc.
This place is rich with events and represents a cultural urbanization and educational side of Saint Petersburg.
We hope that this top 5 things could help you to feel the spirit of Saint Petersburg while you’re traveling here or learning the language.
