Russia has for many years been a land of mystery and intrigue to the people of the West. For hundreds of years it has been an enigma, friend, or enemy, as the political winds here and there blew in changing directions. New freedoms in most areas of life are bringing new opportunities for Russians, as well as visitors, for business and pleasure. Russian society and culture have opened up bringing the opportunity to visit and do business.

For 200 years St.Petersburg was the capital of Russian empire, public, cultural and business center of Russia. And today, St.Petersburg is the second largest and important city after Moscow and has a status of federal importance.

Our beautiful city settles on forty islands in the delta of the Neva river ornated with hundreds of graceful bridges. It represents a masterpiece treasure of domestic and world culture, art and architecture. The unique architectural encembles of St.Petersburg, notable palaces, church and cathedrals are mainly located on the banks of rivers and channels. This unique shape brought the city the reputation of "Northern Venice". St.Petersburg and its suburbs enjoy magnificent theatres, concert halls, museums carrying precious collections of international importance.

In spite of being a Northern city, St.Petersburg is pleased for visit in every season. The most famous period is so called "White nights". Through the season of May, June and July the nights are most light and the real darkness lasts for the total 30-40 minutes.

In tourist rating St.Petersburg enters the first ten most beautiful and attractive cities for tourism in the world. Annually St.Petersburg is visited by millions of domestic and foreign tourists from all the continents. Potential number of tourists desiring to visit St.Petersburg estimated by World Travel Organization is 30 million people.