St. Petersburg
City Information
St. Petersburg is in Russia and located on the delta of the Neva River, at the head of the Gulf of Finland. To control the destructive floodwaters, the city built in the 1980s an 18-mile- (29-km-) long dike across the Gulf of Finland. The city has a total area of 1,439 km². A number of canals also have been cut to assist drainage. The former capital of a grand and Glorious empire which stretched over much of the globe. St. Petersburg has a rich and exciting history, full of dramatic events and major historical figures. Founded in 1703 by Emperor Peter the Great as his "Window on the West", St. Petersburg enjoys a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere and some of the most beautiful architecture in Europe. Architecturally, it ranks as one of the most splendid and congenial cities of Europe. Its historic district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990.
All Year Climate & Weather Averages in St Petersburg
| High Temp: |
23 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
-8 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
6 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
78 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
37.3 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
551.9 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
2 |
°C |
| Wind: |
11 |
km/h |
| Pressure: : |
1013 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
9 |
km |
| Population: |
5.398 million people (as of 2019)
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| Time Zone: |
Saint Petersburg, Russia (GMT+3)
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| Currency: |
the Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| Dialing Code: |
+7 812 |
| Public Airports: |
Pulkovo Airport (IATA: LED, ICAO: ULLI)
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| Sources: |
-United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online].[15 January 2019]. Available from: http://www.un.org
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- Global Research Conference. 2018. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. [Online]. [16 May 2019]. Available from: https://glosearch.org/introduction-ho-chi-minh-city/
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-Yelena, D., Richard, F., Grigory, I., Mary, M. 2019. Encyclopædia Britannica. [Online]. [22 January 2019]. Available from: https://www.britannica.com/place/St-Petersburg-Russia
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- Time and Date. 2019. [Online]. [22 January 2019]. Available from: https://www.timeanddate.com
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Top Attractions
Sister City Agreements:
- On June 20th, 1997, Mr. Bhichit Rattakul, Governor of Bangkok, and Mr. Vlanimir Yakovlev, Governor of St. Petersburg, signed Protocol on Cooperation between the City of Bangkok (the Kingdom of Thailand) and the City of St. Petersburg (the Russian Federation).
- On January 29th, 1998, Madam Nathanon Thavisin, Director-General of Policy and Planning Department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and Mr. Oleg S. DAVTYAN, Deputy Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in St. Petersburg, signed Memorandum of Understanding between Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Representation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in St. Petersburg.
Leader: Mr. Beglov Alexander Dmitrievich, Governor of St. Petersburg
Website: https://www.gov.spb.ru/
พิธีสารผลการดำเนินกิจกรรมภายหลังลงนาม
| No. |
Date |
Activity |
Venue |
Link Photos/Vdo Album |
| 1 |
20 April 1997 |
Mr. Bhichit Rattakul, Governor of Bangkok visited St. Petersburg to sign Protocol on Cooperation between the City of Bangkok (the Kingdom of Thailand) and the City of St. Petersburg (the Russian Federation). |
St. Petersburg |
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| 2 |
29 January 1998 |
Madam Nathanon Thavisin, Director-General of Policy and Planning Department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and Mr. Oleg S. DAVTYAN, Deputy Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in St. Petersburg, signed Memorandum of Understanding between Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Representation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia |
St. Petersburg |
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| 3 |
20 - 24 April 2002
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Bangkok invited Governor of St. Petersburg to Sister City Week to participate in the Celebration of 220th Anniversary of Rattanakosin. |
Bangkok |
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| 4 |
21 - 25 May 2003
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Mr. Sahas Bunditkul, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, together with a group of four BMA officials attended the 300th Anniversary Celebration of St. Petersburg. On this occasion, Mr. Sahas Bunditkul signed the St. Petersburg Declaration on the Protection of Cultural Property. |
St. Petersburg |
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| 5 |
14 - 16 July 2003
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Mr. Samak Sundaravej, Governor of Bangkok, together with a group of the BMA officials paid a courtesy call on Mr. Alexander D. Belglov, Acting Governor of St. Petersburg, to revive relationship of the two cities. |
St. Petersburg |
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| 6 |
22 - 25 May 2004
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Mrs. Tharin Sanguansermsri, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, together with a group of the BMA officials paid a courtesy call on Deputy Governor of St. Petersburg and observed museum management in St. Petersburg. |
St. Petersburg |
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| 7 |
21 - 22 November 2014
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official together with two NGO representatives participated in the 3rd International Youth Volunteer Forum |
St. Petersburg |
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| 8 |
7 – 25 May 2015
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Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok visited St. Petersburg for participating in St. Petersburg Spatial Development Forum |
St. Petersburg |
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| 9 |
29 October 2015
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration representative participated in the 6th Session of the Joint Thai-Russian Commission on Bilateral Cooperation - JC6. |
Bangkok |
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| 10 |
17 August 2020
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Representatives from Bangkok Metropolitan Administration consisting of Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchart, Deputy Director-General of Health Department, Ms. Supaporn Koraluck, Deputy Director-General of Medical Service Department, Mr. Kraisorn Tippayajun, Director of City Relations Promotion Division, International Affairs Office, Ms. Sarin Khahakaew, Doctor, Wetchakarunrasm Hospital, Medical Service Department and officials from International Affairs Office participated in the video conference with St. Petersburg to exchange experiences and practices to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic |
Bangkok |
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As of May 2021
