The Peterhof Palace, located 29 kilometers west of the city, is also known as "Peter the Great's Summer Palace," and was often called the "Russian Versailles," Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2015. /CFP
Fireworks go off over the Dvortsovy drawbridge during celebrations for the 319th anniversary of the Saint Petersburg city, Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2022. /CFP
The Peterhof Palace is renowned for its fountains, series of palaces, museums and gardens, Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2015. /CFP
The Neva River of northwestern Russia starts from Lake Ladoga and flows from east to west, passing through St. Petersburg, and empties into the Gulf of Finland, Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 4, 2015. /CFP
Saint Petersburg is the second-largest city in Russia and a treasure trove of culture and history. It is located in the northwest of Russia, situated on the edge of the Neva River delta, near the Baltic Sea. St. Petersburg is renowned for its magnificent palaces, churches, picturesque canals and world-class art collections.