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Saint Petersburg
Russia
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Population: 5,400,000
Saint Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city, situated on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, it served as the capital of the Russian Empire for over two centuries. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its baroque and neoclassical architecture, the Hermitage Museum, and the Mariinsky Theatre, and is Russia's cultural capital.
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Current Safety Score
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50
out of 100
Exercise caution — elevated risk in several categories.
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