St. Petersburg – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA

Posted on June 24, 2021June 24, 2021By Editor

Russia can refuse to host the last two remaining EURO 2020 soccer games due to take place in Saint Petersburg if the country’s authorities believe the situation with Covid-19 is getting out of control, amid a rising caseload. … Read More >With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA

Russia’s 2021 St. Petersburg Economic Forum to address new economic reality world faces after Covid-19

Posted on April 23, 2021By Editor

The issues of the Russian and global economy, as well as social and technological agendas, will be discussed at this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which will take place on June 2–5. … Read More >Russia’s 2021 St. Petersburg Economic Forum to address new economic reality world faces after Covid-19

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Moscow and Saint Petersburg in top 10 for annual house price-rises as Russia’s property boom continues during Covid-19 pandemic

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021By Editor

New figures from the Global House Price Index have revealed that the cost of buying property in Moscow rose by a whopping 21.1% in the last year, putting the Russian capital into 7th place on the planet for annual price increases. … Read More >Moscow and Saint Petersburg in top 10 for annual house price-rises as Russia’s property boom continues during Covid-19 pandemic

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Final warning: St. Petersburg governor threatens ‘severe restrictions’ if locals don’t abide by Covid-19 prevention measures

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020By Editor

The governor of Russia’s second largest city has warned locals to prepare for a new wave of “severe restrictions” aimed at combating Covid-19 if infection rates continue to rise. St Petersburg had a strict lockdown last spring. … Read More >Final warning: St. Petersburg governor threatens ‘severe restrictions’ if locals don’t abide by Covid-19 prevention measures

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Move over, Moscow! Study finds St. Petersburg is a better place to live than the Russian capital

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

As long-term rivals, Petersburgers will undoubtedly be happy to rub this in the face of Moscow elites: a new study comparing living standards in all Russian regions has found the second city to be the country’s best. … Read More >Move over, Moscow! Study finds St. Petersburg is a better place to live than the Russian capital

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High-octane STREET CHASE in St. Petersburg ends with drunk driver’s overturned car HANGING over river (VIDEO)

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020By Editor

If God watches over drunks and fools, as they say, this man is a living testament. After failing to shake the police in a car chase, he found his car flipping through the air – and balancing on the edge of a river. … Read More >High-octane STREET CHASE in St. Petersburg ends with drunk driver’s overturned car HANGING over river (VIDEO)

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Treasures of the St. Petersburg Metro: 5 Purple Line stations you shouldn’t miss (PHOTOS)

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020By Editor

Being the newest in St. Petersburg, this line also holds several records. It is the deepest, the most technically modern, as well as the most decorated one, boasting the most beautiful mosaics. … Read More >Treasures of the St. Petersburg Metro: 5 Purple Line stations you shouldn’t miss (PHOTOS)