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The Russian Museum shows drawings by Andrei Voronikhin, architect of Kazan Cathedral

The Russian Museum is showing watercolours and drawings by Andrei Voronikhin, the architect behind Kazan Cathedral — a rare look at his original designs on paper.

Railway Museum turns 9 with a family programme on October 30

The Railway Museum's 9th birthday on October 30 lands right in the middle of autumn school holidays, with a staging of 'The Flying Ship' as the centrepiece.

A mosque, a synagogue and a Buddhist temple in one day: a St Petersburg route, entry rules and what to wear

The Grand Choral Synagogue in the morning, the Cathedral Mosque at midday, the Gunzechoinei datsan towards evening — one blue metro line links them all. Where you need a pre-booked tour, which day to pick (the datsan is closed on 4 November), when not to go and one outfit that works for all three. Based on the communities' websites as of 19 October 2026.

St. Petersburg Philharmonia: two halls, one ticket page to check twice

The St. Petersburg Philharmonia runs two separate halls with different programs. Here's how to tell them apart before you book.

The BDT Opens Ticket Sales for Second-Half-of-January Shows

Starting October 28, the Bolshoi Drama Theatre opens ticket sales for its second-half-of-January lineup, including 'Three Sisters', 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Storm'. Here's how to get there and what to think about before booking.

The Alexandrinsky Theatre Opens Early Access to January Tickets — But You Have Until November 1

The Alexandrinsky Theatre is offering early access to January tickets through an email sign-up — but you need to subscribe by November 1. Here's how it works and why it matters if you're planning a Saint Petersburg trip ahead of time.

A Tour and Classical Concert Come Together at Mikhailovsky Castle on November 7

On November 7, the Russian Museum pairs a tour of Mikhailovsky Castle's halls with a classical concert featuring Bach, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. Here's what the evening involves and how to get there.

A Rare Dostoevsky Opera Hits the Mariinsky Stage on October 29

On October 29, 2026, the Mariinsky Theatre stages Mieczysław Weinberg's opera 'The Idiot', based on Dostoevsky's novel — a production that's been in the repertoire since 2016 but rarely performed. Here's what it is and how to build a Saint Petersburg day around it.

Transmissiya Portal 2026: Night Electronic Music Festival on 7 November in St. Petersburg

On 7 November, Temple of Deer on the Arsenal Embankment hosts Transmissiya Portal — one of St. Petersburg's landmark autumn club festivals from Radio Record. Twelve days to go; tickets are on sale now.

Bogatyrskaya Metro Station: Construction Update and How to Reach the Area Now

Workers have begun dismantling tunnel sections at the future Bogatyrskaya metro station using the 'diaphragm wall' method. Here's what this means for the timeline and how to reach St. Petersburg's Primorsky district in the meantime.

Senate Square in St. Petersburg: Bronze Horseman, Walking Route & Getting There

Senate Square gives you three iconic St. Petersburg images at once: the Bronze Horseman, St. Isaac's Cathedral dome and the Neva River. A 1.5-hour walking route and the best spots for photos.

Russian Museum School Holidays Programme: Kids' Tours, Workshops & Opening Hours

St. Petersburg's autumn school holidays run 26 October – 3 November. The Russian Museum is open daily with a special children's programme: guided tours for kids and hands-on workshops.