Moscow to St Petersburg cruise: How Russia has changed after 35 years

Russia has always been a fascinating place to visit, and never more so than now.

• by Sue Williams

Tsar player: Russia's cultural capital doesn't disappoint

A much-longed for trip to St Petersburg delivers on every front.

• by Luke Slattery

St Petersburg food and culture tour: A taste of a most legendary dish

It's been a long cold winter and mushrooms are starting to sprout - everywhere.

• by Catherine Marshall

Travel tips: What is the best way to get from Barcelona to St Petersburg?

What's the most effective way to travel from Barcelona to St Petersburg?

• by Michael Gebicki

Stately Saint Petersburg the Vienna of the north

To stand in the cell where Leon Trotsky was incarcerated is a powerful reminder of the troubled history of the former Soviet Union.

• by Ross Peake

One day, three ways: St Petersburg, Russia

From the medieval to the avant-garde - feast your eyes on St Petersburg, whatever your budget.

• by Brian Johnston

Pas de deux

Our arrival in St Petersburg gets off to a fine start, speeds towards town at 160km/h.

• by Carli Ratcliff

Seeing the sights of St Petersburg

Veteran cruiser Peter Bentley is impressed by the cultural sights of St Petersburg.

• by Jane E. Fraser

Ships in the night

Cruise lines are recognising the value of longer stays in port, writes Louise Goldsbury.

Northern lights

Louise Goldsbury is bowled over by the charms of the Baltic.