St. Petersburg‚ Do‚s
- Do learn the alphabet.
- Do plan what exactly you want to see and experience and get the current information regarding the museum opening hours and visiting regulations.
- Do visit the museums and churches.
- Do eat Russian food.
- Do be a little weary of the police
St. Petersburg‚ Don‚ts
- Don‚t expect the public bathrooms to be very clean.
- Don‚t put you money into the back pocket.
- Don‚t buy black caviar from the street vendors.
- Don’t mention which part of Russia you are planning a trip but assume it would be Moscow and/or‚ St Petersburg.
- Do not talk about the ‘old days’, politics etc.
- Do not be scared to just wander around.