To see St. Petersburg and die… from happiness: foreign fans about the Northern Capital

Before the World Cup, the world wondered what to expect from Russia. Are there really bears in earflaps roaming the streets there? Now it is time for foreign fans to come to us and see Russia with their own eyes.

Let’s see what kind of response the fans got from St. Petersburg.

Beauty

There is no doubt that St. Petersburg is a very beautiful city. Seen, heard, admired. We don’t know what foreigners heard about St. Petersburg before their arrival, but it seems that the Northern Capital begins to fascinate them.

“When you’re in St. Petersburg, you owe it to yourself to visit the Peterhof Palace. Russian wealth is on another level.”

“So, St. Petersburg really is the most beautiful city I’ve ever been to. It’s disappointing that it’s time to leave, but off to a real Russian adventure – Moscow.”

Hospitality and local atmosphere

Everyone has heard about the hospitality of St. Petersburgers, too. Fans from different countries are convinced by their own experience that friendly people are probably more common on the streets of the city than wild bears.

“Russians here in St. Petersburg are really nice people and ready to help. I don’t know why the rest of the world is so insistent on pretending that Russia is a default killing zone.”

“Everywhere we go, people want to take pictures with us. We get so much love from the locals, especially here in St. Petersburg,” the South African fans wrote.

A fan from Iran is also overwhelmed with the most positive emotions:

“After a few crazy days I visited the game. After 20 minutes I still had unreal feelings. I wish you all were here. The weather is amazing and Russia is incredibly welcoming. Plus, the night doesn’t even think about coming.”

By the way, white nights can surprise and conquer anyone. Here, for example, a guest of the Northern Capital is perplexed: “3.20 at night in St. Petersburg. How do people sleep?”

Of course, the traditional comparison of St. Petersburgers with Muscovites was not missing.

“People in St. Petersburg are radically different from Muscovites. They are smiling and very relaxed. I love the atmosphere of this beautiful city.”

Convenience

We have been preparing for the World Cup long and hard to make the guests’ stay in Russia as comfortable as possible. The efforts are paying off: foreign fans are pleasantly surprised.

“I’m riding on the metro in St. Petersburg and I can’t believe my own ears: it’s translated into English. Not only the station names themselves, but also information for fans. What only the World Cup does not make possible in Russia…”

“In St. Petersburg – to drink.”

Just listen to what they say. Neither add nor subtract.

“Put St. Petersburg on your ‘must visit before I die’ list and when you come here, forget the diet, enjoy the food and alcohol!”

Peter is beautiful, hospitable, smiling, and pleasant to taste. We knew this before, but, you must agree, it’s nice when our neighbors are convinced of it as well.