St. Petersburg (Russia)
St. Petersburg was still Leningrad when the partnership began officially in 1961. The times and the political systems have changed, but the link between the "Florence" and the "Venice of the North" was always a happy one. And today it is livelier than ever.
- Inhabitants:
5,020,000 - Geographical location:
Russia's »gateway to the Baltic«, in part on 42 islands in the Neva delta - Profile:
Cultural and economic centre in North Russia, overseas port, scientific centre (Academy of Sciences, University, Academy of Arts), ship-building, iron and steel, textiles, major traffic junction - Tips:
The most beautiful Cityscape in Russia, the »White Nights« – midsummer festival (June), »Hermitage« Art Gallery