St Petersburg may well be one of the most well-known cities in the world but very few backpackers arrive with much of an idea of what to do in one of Russia's greatest attractions.
Known as Piter to locals, the city is one of Russia's most beautiful, and is referred to the world-over as the 'Venice of the North'.
Without doubt the number one attraction in St Petersburg is the Hermitage museum.
A museum inside a palace, the Hermitage is home to over three million pieces of art and historical artefacts, making it one of the world's largest.
To get a better understanding of the country they are visiting, backpackers are also advised to see the Russian Museum which houses both permanent and temporary collections, and is extensively stocked at all times.
Russia is often described as a surprisingly difficult country to travel in, often because of the culture gap being larger than expected.
As such, backpackers should be wary of getting into debates and should always check their
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