-Russian Visa ·Visas can be made only when you have an invitation and a travel voucher from a Russian hotel or travel agency. ·Once you have an invitation; print it out. ·Takes about 7-14 working days and costs from $40 to $60.-Visa Registration ·Hostels or hotels you stay in can do this for you. ·When staying with a friend or renting an apartment, landlords can register you.-Passport-International Driving License ·If you are driving in Russia, you need to have a license that is accepted in Russia with the Russian translation of your information.-Money and credit cards (preferably Visa or MasterCard) ·A money bag or money belt is suggested.-Good clothes (weather appropriate) ·Seasons are pretty similar to the United States, so dress how you would dress according to our seasons. ·Winter is cold: having isolated shoes, warm pants (jeans are sufficient enough), a warm hat, and a warm coat. ·If you plan on going out, take some stylish clothing as well. Some clubs have “face control” and will not allow you inside if you are wearing jeans and a t-shirt.-Other essentials (toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)

-Be alert to your surroundings: take same precautions that you would in large cities in the United States. ·Keep wallets in inner front pockets. ·Carry purse tucked securely under arm. ·Wear shoulder strap of cameras or bags across your chest. ·Walk away from the curb. ·Carry purses and other bags away from the street. -The most vulnerable areas are underground walkways, subways, overnight trains, train stations, airports, markets, tourist attractions, and restaurants. Most true during the night. -Foreigners who have been drinking alcohol are especially vulnerable to assault or robbery in or around nightclubs or bars, or on their way home (back to their hotel). -Do not drive alone or sleep in cars at night. -A common street scam is the “Turkey Drop” ·This is when a person “accidentally” drops money on the ground in front of their victim, while an accomplice waits for the money to be picked up, or picks up the money and offers to split it with the victim. ·The person who dropped it in the first place returns and starts an argument and the victim’s money is stolen. -Avoiding the individuals is the best defense for yourself in this situation.

Hotels located in St. Petersburg from June 5th to June 11th(See expedia.com for these exact hotel reservations)

-Total cost = around $2,178

-Total cost = around $1,068

-Total cost = around $1,536

-Total cost = around $642

-Total cost = around $606

Roundtrip to Saint Petersburg from June 4th to June 11th(See expedia.com for these exact flights)

Departing Flights:

-All of these flights have connections and will arrive in Saint Petersburg on the 5th of June.

Returning Flights:

-All of these flights have connecting flights (also, some will arrive on the 12th of June), plan accordingly.

Restaurants:• Kilikia- Caucasian-Mediterranean cuisine• Aktyor- Russian cuisine• Lucky Shot- Russian cuisine• Chainaya Lozhka- Russian cuisine

Other attractions:• St Petersburg Walking Tour - $36.62 / person

• Charming waterside walkways, dreamy canal footpaths, and elegant streets make Saint Petersburg a walker’s dream. Stroll down the Nevsky Prospect, pass buildings steeped in history, and capture the panorama from the top of the rotunda at Saint Isaac’s Cathedral.

• The Highlights of Saint Petersburg - $58.13 / person• This bus tour is an excellent introduction to

Saint Petersburg. Drive along arrow-straight avenues, pass leafy parks, and cross over picturesque canals. Ornate palaces, golden spires, and gleaming domes provide a stunning backdrop along the way.

• A Visit to Peterhof - $108.56 / person• Spend a day at Peterhof. With its dreamy setting

on the seafront, grandiose palace, and impressive gardens boasting over 140 fountains, Peterhof is widely recognized as being the most spectacular imperial palace in Saint Petersburg.

• Illuminations of Saint Petersburg - $76.53 / person• View floodlit monuments, magical palaces,

gilded landmarks, twinkling bridges, and sparking squares as they illuminate the skyline during this night-time excursion.

(For more attractions, you can visit expedia.com)