Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
France
(
Admiralteyskaya)
320 2400;
www.sankt-peters-
burg.diplo.de
;
Furshtatskaya ul 39;
Chernyshevskaya)
The Netherlands
(
Admiraltey-
skaya)
Proletarskoy Diktatury 5;
Chernyshevskaya)
tp://stpetersburg.usconsulate.gov
; Furshtatskaya ul 15;
Chernyshevskaya)
Emergency
Ambulance
(
03)
Fire department
(
01)
Police
(
02)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers
When it comes to tolerance towards gay travellers, St Petersburg is liberal by
Russian standards, but still far behind the rest of Europe. It should be no
problem at all to book a double room for same-sex couples, although outside
top-end hotels you can expect some curiosity from staff. Same-sex public dis-
plays of affection are never a good idea in St Petersburg, however: always err
on the side of caution.
There is a busy and growing gay scene, but it remains fairly discreet. Gay
pride marches are routinely attacked by far right groups and the police often
harass protesters.
Here are a few useful links:
