Experience in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation by Geo

What is it like to live in Saint Petersburg? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It is a very beautiful city, also called the Northern Venice. You will be crushed by its beauty. There are a lot of museums, cultural destinations, waterways, bridges, that span out during famous white nights in May and June. Ideal place for having night outs and parties. Myriads of cheap and really cool pubs and bars 24/7. You should visit city's suburbs Pushkin and Pavlovsk with large green areas, parks and 18th and 19th century buildings and palaces.
On the other hand you should keep your eyes open, you are in extremely unpredictable environment. ( no rules, no limits, no guarantee of safety)
Ideally suits for those who like exotic and extreme way of travelling or spending their time.

How much does it cost to live in Saint Petersburg?

It depends. One can rent an accommodation from 400 EUR, but if you stay not for a long time, there are bunch of not really expensive hostels and hotels. If your budge is about 1500 EUR per month, the city is a paradise for you.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Saint Petersburg? Is there any advice you can give?

The private market is full of offers, but you should get in touch with officially registered real estate agencies.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Borzsh, pelmeny, draniki, uha (fish broth), solyanka ( soup), pancakes

What places would you recommend visiting in Saint Petersburg?

Nevsky Prospect ( the main street in the down-town), the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, New Holland ( cultural, art, open air destination and island in the city center), Dom Kino and Rodina(cinemas), Vasil'evsky Island, Isakievsky and Kazansky Cathedrals, Summer Garden.

Is it good to eat out in Saint Petersburg? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Marketplace ( everything), Two Sticks( sushi), Teremok (bliny or pancakes) and of course the cheapest canteen with the atmosphere of Soviet era " Stolovaya number 1" ( food is so so, but you should see the place itself, how it looks like)

Is the nightlife good in Saint Petersburg? Where is good to go?

There are so many place to visit during the night, that it is impossible to list them. Irish pub Tara Bruch (2nd Sovetskay street) is one of them.

What advice would you give future students headed to Saint Petersburg?

Just go and experience brave new world in cultural capital of Russian Federation. Get rid of biases and see everything your own eyes.