Russian President Vladimir Putin and fellow CIS leaders visited the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg as part of an informal summit programme. Guided by director Mikhail Piotrovsky, the delegation toured parts of the vast collection, which holds over 3 million artworks and artefacts spanning painting, sculpture, applied arts, archaeology and numismatics, with origins tracing back to Catherine the Great’s 1764 purchase of a major Berlin collection.

Putin and CIS Leaders Visit St Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum During Informal Summit

Massive Fire and Explosions Devastate Russia’s Nevsky Market

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is not going to attend Wagner Chief Prigozhin's funeral. As the security in St Petersburg is being ramped up for the speculated funeral plans of the Wagner Chief. The Kremlin spokesperson said that the Russian authorities are also not the aware of the funeral arrangements.

Putin to not attend Prigozhin's funeral; Kremlin says, 'funeral arrangements up to family' | WION

Russian military says it conducted drills during brief closure of St. Petersburg airport

Last EU train out of Russia arrives in Helsinki

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The Toy Museum in St Petersburg has opened a new exhibition dedicated to bicycles. The exhibition, called "Okolesitsa, or ArtVelik", will run until 12 September.

Quirky bikes on display at Toy Museum in St Petersburg

Tourism was one of the sectors that were the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city of St. Petersburg which attracts from around the world is now betting on domestic travellers who are looking for a staycation.

Tourism industry collapses in Russia post COVID pandemic, sector now bets on domestic travellers

Residents of Russia's St Petersburg took to the water on waverunners and motorboats on Sunday (May 9) to commemorate the ancestors who fought in World War Two.

St Petersburg's 'immortal regiment' march staged on water

Russian authorities paint over a large mural of Alexei Navalny in St Petersburg

Auto enthusiasts in Russia are in for a treat. Some of the most coveted vintage cars are on display at an exhibition in St. Petersburg. From classy Rolls Royce, Bentleys to Audis there is something for everyone.

A vintage cars' exhibition in Russia's St. Petersburg

Historic Russian factory goes up in flames in St Petersburg

Russia: Huge fire in historic factory in St Petersburg

Thousands of paddle boarders rode down the canals of St Petersburg at the annual Fontanka-SUP festival on Saturday (August 8).

Thousands of paddle boarders ride thorugh St Petersburg canals

A sunny weekend in Russia's Baltic port of St Petersburg lured big numbers of people out into the parks and recreation areas, in spite of the quarantine restrictions still in place in the country.

St Petersburg parks brimming on sunny weekend despite quarantine

Russian court sentences 11 for Saint Petersburg bombing

Russia announces e-visa for Indians to visit St Petersburg, Leningrad to boost tourism

Putin says US push for dominance is recipe for trade and real wars; slams attempts to 'push' Huawei from global markets

China's panda diplomacy puts a smile on best friend Putin's face

Kiki Bertens beats Donna Vekic to win St. Petersburg title

Putin pays tribute to victims of WW2 Leningrad siege

Russia has pledged to crack down on racism as the country faces increased scrutiny ahead of the World Cup, which it will host from June 14 to July 15 in 11 cities

FIFA World Cup: England have discussed prospect of racism in Russia, says Ashley Young

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