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shameless Fidel Castro and Leonid Brezhnev entwined in a passionate embrace. It's
the biggest and best example of a kitsch-laden venue, just as the name promises. The
walls and ceilings are plastered with funny photo collages, featuring scenes from
Soviet socialist realism alongside other anachronisms. Whether or not this is your
style, there's a full Russian menu that runs from bliny to stewed fish and salmon pie.
The glass-enclosed porch overlooking the Neva is a delightful place to sip a coffee.
IITALIAN
ALIAN
MAMA ROMA €€
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skaya; )
Reliable Italian fare from decent pizza and fresh gnocchi to polenta,
risotto and grills of all kinds, not to mention an excellent breakfast selection. The
enormous photo menu makes ordering a doddle.
CAFE
AFE
BLACK & WHITE €
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and welcoming coffee shop has a prime location on Vasilyevsky Island's main strip.
The sidewalk seating offers the perfect place to sip your organic Colombian and
watch the world go by. There's also a tasty breakfast menu and a good-value business
lunch.
DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE
BAAR
HELSINKI BAR
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of neighbouring Finland in the heart of St Petersburg, Helsinki is hands down the
coolest place to drink on the island. The vibe is retro, with vinyl-spinning DJs, '70s
ads on the walls, vintage furniture and Finnish home cooking. At weekends it stays
open as long as people are still buying drinks - a great late-night option if you're stay-
ing locally and don't want to worry about the bridges.
