Russia's national football team draws with Peru
The Russian national football team drew 1-1 with Peru in a friendly match at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg yesterday.
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Azerbaijan's Consulate General in St. Petersburg holds reception for Victory Day in Karabakh war
A reception was held in St. Petersburg yesterday to mark the approaching anniversary of Azerbaijan's victory in the Karabakh War, organized by the country's Consulate General ahead of November 8th.
Azerbaijan Airlines flight completes journey after emergency landing
The Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft that performed an emergency landing at Pulkovo Airport has successfully reached its destination in Baku, according to airline officials.
AZAL flight makes emergency landing in St. Petersburg
The captain of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-020, operating on the St. Petersburg-Baku route, decided to return and land at Pulkovo Airport due to a technical issue related to the landing gear.
Russian, Iranian Culture Ministers discuss Moscow-Tehran cooperation
The talks took place in the Northern capital of Russia
Dubai and Pulkovo to be connected by three additional Flydubai flights
Starting in September, flight frequency between St. Petersburg and Dubai will increase with Flydubai introducing three additional weekly flights.
New train to be launched from St. Petersburg to Imeretinsky Resort
A new train from St. Petersburg to Imeretinsky Resort will connect the Northern capital and Adler in Septembefr due to the demand for this route.
Tourists trips across Russia up 7% in 6 months
Tourists made 41.4 million trips across Russia in the first six months of 2025, up 7% on the year before, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.
Pilot returns Istanbul-St. Petersburg flight due to medical emergency
An aircraft flying to Russia returned to Türkiye after the pilot required medical attention, forcing the flight's diversion.
SPIEF 2026 scheduled for June 3-6
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held in 2026 on June 3-6, the Roscongress Foundation said.
Direct flights to be launched between Abkhazia and St. Petersburg
Sukhumi and St. Petersburg will be connected by direct flights, operated by iFly airline.
Putin to deliver speech at SPIEF 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on June 20, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Saudi Arabia to take part in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Representatives of Saudi Arabia will participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the country’s Ambassador to Moscow Abdulrahman bin Suleiman Al-Ahmed said at the 16th International Economic Forum Russia - Islamic …
Sahiba Gafarova arrives in St. Petersburg for official visit
A parliamentary delegation led by Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova arrived in Russia's St. Petersburg for a …
Turkey may open cultural center in St. Petersburg
Turkey is in favor of establishing a Turkish cultural center in St. Petersburg, Abdurrahman Aliy, Director of the Yunus Emre Institute (Turkish Cultural Center) said.
White House comments on Putin-Witkoff meeting
The U.S. administration considers U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff's trip to Russia and his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir …
Head of Azerbaijani parliamentary committee to visit St. Petersburg
The head of the Azerbaijani parliamentary committee will visit St. Petersburg. He will take part in a meeting of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly.
Airplanes to connect Shymkent with cities in Europe and Asia
The new terminal of the airport in Shymkent will expand the international route network, with plans to increase the number of destinations to 45.
EAEU sums up year results without Armenia
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is holding a summit at Igora Resort in the Leningrad Region, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his counterparts from the other EAEU member countries taking part. The five EAEU leaders, who will …
Pashinyan not to attend Supreme Eurasian Council meeting due to COVID
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan will not attend the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Council. However, the politician's participation via video link remains possible.
