 | 1703. On 23rd April during the North war the Russian corps of B. Sheremetev starts the siege of Nienshants. On May 1st the Swedes surrender. On the 6th May construction works of St. Petersburg fortress on Zayachiy ostrov begin. On 29th June construction works of St Peter and St Paul Church begin. The Tsar orders that soldiers, peasants, craftsmen from all parts of Russia move to the banks of the Neva to erect the fortress and other buildings for the army and the navy: Admiralteyskiy dockyard, Smolyanoy and Liteyniy Dvor.
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 | Saint Petersburg is a city which combines harmoniously elegant architectures of different styles and different times. St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is the cultural capital of Russia. The city is a real tourist haven with so many sights worth visiting that you will be spoilt for choice. The architecture of St Petersburg is so pleasing to the eye that discovering this city is extremely enjoyable.
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 | Saint Petersburg and Moscow are 3 hours ahead of London Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT). Summer time in St Petersburg starts on the last Saturday of March and ends on the last Saturday of September. If you want to know the exact time just call 060.
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 | Geographically St Petersburg is close to the North Pole. The city has the same latitude as part of Alaska and Greenland. St Petersburg presents similar weather conditions as many northern cities of Europe. Its climate is mostly mild and wet, and very variable.
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 | All means of transport are available in St Petersburg, but the most popular one is undeniably the metro (subway). As roads are getting more and more congested during the rush hour (7:00 till 9:00 a. m. and 4:00 till 6:00 p.m.), the metro is a faster way to go round the city.
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