Question by paradoxdancer: When is the best time to visit St. Petersburg?
We plan to stay for a week or two and also intend to take the train to Moscow. We are of Russian heritage but do not speak Russian. There are no men in our group. Are the railways safe? Is there anything special we should take along for the trip? Is there anywhere special we should be sure to visit?
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Answer by Lalishka
the best time for StPete is late May – mid June for the “white nights”, but indeed it gets most crowded so book well ahead. you may choose not to stay at the hotels (which are either crazy expensive or very soviet looking), but rent an apartment (search internet). yes railways are safe (assuming you’ll be travelling from Moscow) and fast.
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RPCV SD says
Yeah, June. You should see the Hermitage museum, it is one of the world's best museums. Also, from just outside the Hermitage is a hyroplane ferry that goes straight to Peterhoff palace. It's like a jet on water and super cool Soviet tech.
In Moscow, you should try to see Lenin's body before they move it (if they haven't already). His waxy carcass and marble mauseleum is a real trip. The Kremlin and Red Square obviously you should see too.
As far as railways, my friend just took the whole Trans-Siberian and heard that Russians drink and fight. After a day with boring, sober passengers he started to drink himself. The railways are safe – no prob.
johnnydsblond says
go durrin the summer there cause it can get could and not spekin russian is ok i meant it might if u took a lesson or two so u might get bye but i think now days its prittey safe there
nicole says
Go in June during White Nights! The sun won't set for weeks, so you will have plenty of time for sight seeing and wandering around Petersburg. For the train, you will have the option of traveling in the economy section, which is set up much like airplane seating, or in 4 person sleeper cars. If you are traveling with 3 other women, go for the private car- it isn't very expensive. If there are an odd number of you, you may be more at ease in the economy section. Bring bugspray, Petersburg has plenty of mosquitos. Don't miss the gardens, fountains, and palace at Petergoff, give a full day to it. You may find <a href="http://www.waytorussia.net” target=”_blank”>www.waytorussia.net helpful. Have a good time!