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AleksandraFan
Joined: 31 May 2011 Posts: 1910 Location: Canada
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Posted: Mon, 15-Jul-2013 18:50 Post subject: Things to do in St Petersburg |
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Hello everyone I am going on a trip with my family to St Petersburg (Russia, not Florida ) in August. I think we will be there for one to two weeks.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what is a must-see in St Petersburg? As well, things that should be avoided would be good to know.
Also, I've seen that there is a World Cup there while I will be there. How can I get tickets for that?
Finally (sorry about all the questions), my Russian language ability is pathetic (I know about 10-15 words and 3-4 phrases, and my parents know nothing at all). Will that make it very hard to communicate/get around?
I'm not sure if this is completely the right place to ask, but I saw that many people were helpful when someone else asked about a trip so I thought it might be a good place to start.
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maksymehappy
Joined: 02 Apr 2013 Posts: 504
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Posted: Sat, 20-Jul-2013 9:34 Post subject: |
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Judging by Eastern Europe, learning English seemed not to be common before the Berlin Wall came down. Also, under communism they did not bother themselves with the same ideals of customer service in the west. If you need to ask someone, make sure they are young...
You could mitigate this by researching all your itinerary and printing maps and timetables off in advance and knowing their alphabet. |
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Belosnegka
Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Posts: 1730 Location: Russia Moscow
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Posted: Mon, 22-Jul-2013 17:55 Post subject: Re: Things to do in St Petersburg |
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AleksandraFan wrote: |
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what is a must-see in St Petersburg? As well, things that should be avoided would be good to know. |
excursions:
Raising the bridges http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz37gq_gCoM
It's AMAZING 100%
Canal boat tours
Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral
The Hermitage Museum/The Winter Palace
Kronshtadt
Peterhof SUPER!!!!
http://wikitravel.org/en/Saint_Petersburg
Quote: | Finally (sorry about all the questions), my Russian language ability is pathetic (I know about 10-15 words and 3-4 phrases, and my parents know nothing at all). Will that make it very hard to communicate/get around? |
young people know English, but hesitate. Adults know English badly, unfortunately. In hotels, cafe, restaurants problems won't be. _________________ Belosnegka=Snow White |
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