Osen

Paloma

Pick up the perfect fur pillbox or trapper hat. Reasonably priced mink, arctic fox, and... More

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Built in 1733 and capped with a distinctive golden needle, the 400-plus-foot spire is a... More

Pobeda Gallery

The gallery aims to introduce Russians to photography as fine art. Its first show was... More

Respublika

The bookstore has a sleek, aggressively modern interior and the slogan "Books, music, perspective." On... More

Russian Museum

Housed in the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Russian works here—which include 6,000 religious icons—makes an interesting... More

Sandunovskiye Baths

Sandunovskiye Baths, renovated in 2006, is the city's most famous bathhouse, which offers ornate halls... More

Sanduny

SG tours

St. Isaac's Cathedral

Climb the 250 steps to the colonnade surrounding the gilt dome for 360-degree views of... More

State Hermitage Museum

This world-class museum is not to be missed, but where to start, with more than... More

Tatyana Parfionova

The hand-stitched cotton dresses with elaborate embroidery have a distinct air of yesteryear, and the... More

The Idiot

The chocolate-toned, candlelit subterranean hangout on the Moika Canal is a fine place for Earl... More

The Kremlin

Tinkoff

Russia's first private brewery occupies an industrial-chic space. The live rock shows, sports on TV,... More

Tsarskoye Selo Amber Workshop

TsUM

Here, slim-thighed trophy wives named Ksusha browse an exquisite selection of $1,000 dresses in sizes... More

Yeliseyev

Well-priced caviar, vodka, and pickled herring are among the offerings at this gourmet food market,... More