HOTEL OF THE WEEK
So Sofitel St Petersburg
Don't miss the first SO Sofitel hotel in Russia, located in the heart of the rich cultural center of St. Petersburg. In this hotel, designed by architect Antonio Citterio, the mysteries of the House of Faberge are revealed in a modern setting. The breathtaking views of St. Isaac's Cathedral await you, along with Just Say So, a new service concept, and SO evening parties on our scenic summer terrace.
THE ONLY CERTIFIED MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CMP) IN RUSSIA: ALEXANDER RODIONOV
Tsar Events Russia DMC & PCO is the only company in Russia run by CMP. Managing Director Alexander Rodionov is the first CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and the First DMCP (Destination Management Certified Professional) in Russia! CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the meeting, convention, exhibition, and event industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education, and a rigorous exam.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Petrusha Russian Restaurant (St. Peterbsurg)
At the intersection of Konnogvardeysky Boulevard, 4 and Konnogvardeysky Lane, the restaurant of Russian cuisine Petrousha was opened. The former barracks of the Life Guards of the Equestrian Regiment have thus finally turned into, perhaps, the most famous restaurant address of the Northern Capital.Petrousha restaurant has 3 halls for 160 seats: a living room (40 seats), a craft hall (64 seats) and a fireplace hall (56 seats), children's room is present. Antique furniture, antique interior items, engravings of Petersburg, drawings of the majestic buildings of the young capital, portraits of outstanding people of Peter's time, soft music, elegant lamps, smoke ceramics and Dulev tea set — the interior and the atmosphere of the restaurant seem to transfer guests during the youth of the great Emperor, the era of Peter Ensembles and the Grand Embassy.
14.11.2019
St. Petersburg City Tourist Information Bureau has presented new meta-brand of St. Petersburg
New meta-brand of St. Petersburg was presented by St. Petersburg City Tourist Information Bureau has presented this week. New logo is represented by blue circle that symbolizes Northern Sun and White nights and word «Saint Petersburg» reflecting images of St, Petersburg drawbridges.
VENUE OF THE WEEK
Beggrov Mansion (ST. PETERSBURG)
Recently rennovated Beggrov's mansion with the unic view to Nevskiy prospect is finally opened for the guests! At first the building belonged to the artist Mr.Beggrov, then since 1895 and up to 2000 one of the largest Russian banks had operated here. By 1917 it was ranked first bank in Russia with the largest number of assets, loans, deposits and accounts.
08.02.2020
WTA 2020 St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy
08 — 16 FEBRUARY 2020
The 2020 St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy is a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It is the 11th edition of the tournament and fifth time as a WTA Premier tournament. It is part of the 2020 WTA Tour and will be held between 08 and 16 February 2020.
Industry UpdatesNOVEMBER 2019
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is opening new hotel in Moscow, Russia.
St. Petersburg will host 45th International Advertising Association (IAA) World Congress May 27-29 2020
Meet Tsar Events RUSSIA DMC & PCO, a Hosts Global Member during IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain (booth B96 & B97)
Saint Petersburg Travel Hub Forum will become annual event
Russia's Alexander Palace, the last home of Emperor Nicholas II will reopen to the public next summer
Radisson Hotel Perm set for 2021 opening in Russia
St. Petersburg is nominated for World's Leading Business Travel Destination
100 Interesting facts about Russia
The Russian State Libraryis the biggest in Europe and second in the World after Library of Congress in the USA. The Russian State Library is located in Moscow and was founded in 1862.
The way from Moscow to Chicago is closer than from Chicago to Rio-de-Janeiro
The Urals are the oldest mountains in the world and lake Baikal is the world's deepest lake and the largest reservoir of fresh water on earth
In terms of population, Russia is the ninth largest country in the world, even though it's the world's biggest country
Russian celebrate new year 2 times a year (01stof January and Orthodox Stule New Year 14th of January)
There are 7 absolutely the same high-rise buildings in Moscow: 2 hotels, 2 administrative buildings, 2 blocks of flats and the Moscow State University
