Saint-Petersburg is probably the most European city in Russia. Its large boulevards and squares were conceived by renowned European architects in the 18th and the 19th centuries. The result is charming. The Neva River and its canals structure the city and let it breathe. You can rent a small boat and discover the city in almost any season because the weather is more pleasant than one might initially suppose. It is an average of -8ºC in winter and in summer goes up to over 20ºC. Each season offers numerous festivals: “Russian Winter Festival” in December and January, jazz and classical music festivals, as well as several dance shows, such as the “White Nights” dance festival in June. You will easily adapt to its people’s simple tastes, with Turkish steam baths, pool, football, music and dance.