Living in Saint Petersburg: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Saint Petersburg.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 09 October 2022

Saint Petersburg is with no doubt Russia's most westernized city, attracting expatriates in large numbers. Located in the North of the country, it is considered to be the gateway to the rest of the world in terms of trade, finance and industry.

Saint Petersburg provides many professional opportunities to expatriates. By moving there, you will live in a major cultural hub amidst a cosmopolitan population.

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Working in Saint Petersburg

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I hold a French diploma and worked as a journalist in Mauritius for six years. I have over a decade of experience as a bilingual web editor at Expat.com, including five years as an editorial assistant. Before joining the Expat.com team, I worked as a journalist/reporter in several Mauritian newsrooms. My experience of over six years in the Mauritian press gave me the opportunity to meet many prominent figures and cover a wide range of events across various topics.

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