Account Login
Why Choose St. Petersburg?
The Winter Palace
St. Petersburg is the most European of Russian cities. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 as Russia’s “Window to the West,” it still retains many of the Baroque splendors of the former empire. The city boasts more bridges than Venice and a fairytale atmosphere of gold-domed churches, elaborate palaces and riverside parks. In St. Petersburg, emperors and empresses entertained in the lavish Winter Palace. Among its crowded tenements Dostoevsky wrote his greatest works, and there, in 1837, Pushkin fought the duel that ended his life. In St. Petersburg, Shostakovich composed his first great symphony and Lenin began his political career when his brother was hanged by the czar.
You can see one of the greatest art collections in the world at the Hermitage, watch world-famous ballet companies perform classic and contemporary works, or explore the thriving music scene that includes rock, jazz, classical and everything in between. During June and July St. Petersburg also experiences the White Nights when the sun barely sets at midnight.
Partnerships programs in St. Petersburg can focus on history, politics, business and art and architecture.
