Life in Saint Petersburg

• Housing
• Student Life
• Artistic Life
• Community Service and Internships
• Cultural Program
• Resources

Known as the "Venice of the North" because of its many canals, St. Petersburg is Russia's historic gateway to the West and is one of Europe's most beautiful cities.  It offers a great variety of museums, theaters, music, performances, sports, and other cultural events.

As in the early years of the 20th century, St. Petersburg is again becoming a center for Russia's new alternative culture. It hosts an array of engaging venues for theater, pop music, poetry, literature, classical and experimental dance, and the visual arts.

St. Petersburg has the abilty to capture you, immersing you in its lively character and sweeping you away with its palate of moods.  While there you can enjoy the world-class opera, ballet, and music performances, which are frequent and relatively inexpensive. In addition to the traditional arts, there are many smaller clubs and groups entertaining diverse interests and talents.