With about five million inhabitants, St- Petersburg is the second-largest Russian city. It was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Today, the former tsar city’s inner town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Culture, art and history are reflected in all parts of the city. The Hermitage with its imposing historical collections and art treasures is world-famous. Next door, the Winter Palace can be found, which once was a tsar residence and later the venue of the start of the Russian Revolution. From the dome of the St. Isaac’s Cathedral, you have a great view of the city. The extended Nevsky Prospect is the vibrant strolling and shopping promenade for the locals. You can enjoy a walk along the ostentatious facades and cathedrals. A very special highlight are the White Nights. At the end of June, the whole city celebrates the longest day of the year, when the sun does not go down. The Pulkovo Airport is regularly served by international airlines. Express trains go from Moscow to St. Petersburg multiple times a day.