Saint Petersburg

Helsinki central railway station. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Allegro rail line linking St Petersburg and Helsinki shut down

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/28/22

The last train heading to Finland departed on Sunday

Travelers in the lobby of the Helsinki main train station. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Finland expands train service to St Petersburg as more Russians leave

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/5/22

Many Russians fear that President Vladimir Putin could shut the border entirely and invoke martial law

Sports

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

UEFA slammed over plan to keep Champions League final in Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/22/22

Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg are also in European action; they visit Real Betis of Spain in their Europa League play-off second leg on Thursday and the game is scheduled to…

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Saint Petersburg to tighten Covid-19 rules as cases in Russia surge

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/19/21

The Kremlin has emphasized that the decision to tighten coronavirus rules is up to individual regions and that a nationwide lockdown is not planned

World

ESPIONAGE

Russia detains Estonian consul in Saint Petersburg

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/6/21

The Estonian Foreign Ministry says the accusations are unfounded and fabricated by Russia

Sweden fans cheer in the stands during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group E soccer match between Sweden and Poland at St. Petersburg Stadium on June 23. Photo: Igor Russak/dpa

World

PANDEMIC

Russia's daily Covid-19 cases soar to highest number since January

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/4/21

Despite the the more contagious Delta variant fuelling the high numbers, no nationwide lockdown is planned, the Kremlin has announced.

Spain's Oyarzabal and goalkeeper Unai Simon celebrate qualifying for the semifinals. Photo: Twitter/EURO 2020.

Sports

SWITZERLAND 1-1 SPAIN (1-3)

Spain dismiss 10-man Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro semifinals

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/3/21

The game went to extra-time and Spain were naturally the most attacking team, but were stopped by Sommer who had a brilliant performance.

Video

Russian and Finnish fans in St Petersburg

The Nomad Today 6/29/21

Coronavirus

DELTA VARIANT

Almost 1,300 new coronavirus infections in St Petersburg

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/28/21

There were again more than 100 deaths within 24 hours in the city

21 June 2021, Russia, Saint Petersburg: Finland fans cheer outside Saint Petersburg stadium prior to the start of the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B soccer match between Finland and Belgium. Photo: Igor Russak/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Parties in St Petersburg despite hundreds of Covid-19 deaths in Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/26/21

Authorities reported 21,600 new infections within one day, the highest number since the beginning of the year

Sports

EURO 2020

Dozens of Finnish soccer fans test Covid positive after trip to Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/25/21

In addition, about 800 people entered the country without being tested because the testing capacities at the border were not sufficient

Sports

FOOTBALL

Euro 2020: Denmark, Russia allow fans at Copenhagen and St Petersburg

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/25/21

Finland will face Denmark and Belgium in Group B matches in Copenhagen and St. Petersburg, respectively.

football Teemu-Pukki-by-Huuhkajat--Instagram

Tourism

How to buy train tickets for Finland's UEFA Euro 2020 matches in Russia

The Nomad Today 3/8/20

The Finland-Russia match will be played on Wednesday, 17 June, and the Finland-Belgium on Monday, 22 June in Saint Petersburg. VR will double the number of seats on several days and there…

Tourism

Russia excludes British and US citizens from using new free e-visas

The Nomad Today 10/2/19

As of October 1, citizens of 53 countries can apply for free electronic visas to enter Russia from Finland for short trips of up to 8 days in Saint Petersburg region. If you are interested in using…

Tourism

As of October 1

Russia will allow tourist trips to Saint Petersburg region without paying visas

The Nomad Today 9/5/19

Visitors will have to apply for a free digital visa before travelling. If the application is approved, they will obtain permission to cross the border for trips of a maximum of 8 days.