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The State Memorial Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad

July 2026

We visited this museum on our first ever visit to St Petersburg and it was a truly moving experience. We had heard the museum had been renovated and so came back to see the changes. They have spent a huge amount of time and effort here expanding the exhibition but retained the flow and profound sense these terrible events - and ultimately them being overcome. The audio guide will give you the greatest understanding of the events but there are electronic panels with additional information as well. Well worth a visit and would visit again when next in the city.

iL Patio

Moscow · Pizzeria

June 2026

Beautiful and sophisticated place beside the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, we stopped for tea here but the menu looked great. We love how the Russians produce healthy and richly flavoured tea. So reviving on a hot day with lots of walking. Exceptional service, very nice place.

Varenichnaya № 1

Moscow · Cafe

June 2026

Everytime we come to Moscow we find this chain, it's one of our favourites! It's got it all. This branch is great, we came twice and loved the setting, the friendly welcome, the homemade wine, kvass, non-filtered beer, and dishes and dishes of great Soviet classics. A real holiday feeling place of happiness. Thanks!

Vse Len

Moscow · Cafe

June 2026

Like many people we were walking through VKND to the Botanics and spotted this place by chance. Wow! it's like going to a dacha far from the city. The food is great bordering the sublime. Classic Russian dishes but each with a theme tied to nature, history and well being. Really felt elevated and restored after a simple meal of soup and dessert and reviving tea. Truly wonderful place and of course exquisite service. Our main waiter Juan really explained all the dishes making it more than just a meal. We'll remember this place and make sure to come back when in Moscow.

Museum-reserve Stalingrad Battle

Volgograd · Museum

June 2026

A must see when visiting the beautiful city of Volgograd, this museum as well as being informative is so beautiful inside it's a monument to the sacrifice here all in itself. We spent 2 hours but you could easily spend more time, the audio guide is a must. I knew a little about the battle and heroism of Stalingrad but this museum really helped cement some of that knowledge. The panorama painting where the model runs into the artistic masterpiece is very moving, it's suspended in time where events at different periods of the battle converge. Will never forget it.

Massimo

Volgograd · Cafe

June 2026

As well as being a lovely city to holiday in, see the historical sights and remember their sacrifice, Volgograd has an exceptional restaurant and bar scene and this place was a real highlight of our trip. Our guides brought us here for a farewell dinner and it's fantastic. Great Russian cuisine, Russian champagne, exquisite service. Made for a memorable evening on our last day in this charming city.

Gastropub Biblioteka

Volgograd · Bar, pub

June 2026

Our local tour guide told us to pop in here as we said we love Russian craft beer. They even have beers from near my hometown in Scotland but of course for us the Russian beers are the best. Serves great food, super friendly team, great service and happy ambience all right in the centre of this lovely welcoming city. Loved it.

London

Saint Petersburg · Bar, pub

June 2026

We love the Russian interpretation of a British pub. Great beer and service and cool decoration without the slumminess of the original British version. We tried Wise Queen; the Russian craft beers really are just the best after a long day of sightseeing.

Ketch Up

Saint Petersburg · Cafe

June 2026

We found this place many years ago whilst visiting the New Art Gallery upstairs. So when back in the city we popped in. The gallery alas was closed but Ketch Up was open! Great place with very friendly service. Loved the food and especially loved the Russian beer. Really glad we made another visit.

Mariinsky Theatre Second Stage

Saint Petersburg · Theatre

June 2026

We have been here almost every visit to beautiful St Petersburg and love it. We came to see The Magic Flute most recently. A simply stunning production! Sets, costumes, music, comfortable seats and view of the stage. Like no other place. Exceptional experience.