Saint Petersburg
Name
Saint Petersburg
Variant Names
Санкт-Петербург, Sankt-Peterburg
Province/County/State
Saint Petersburg (autonomous city)
Nations
Russia (nation)
Descriptive Note Text
Saint Petersburg is often described as the most Western city of Russia. Among cities of the world with over one million people, Saint Petersburg is the northernmost. The Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Saint Petersburg is also home to The Hermitage, the largest art museum in the entire world. A large number of foreign consulates, international corporations, banks and other businesses are located here.