Is St. Petersburg cold in winter? Tips for Russia in winter so you don't freeze to death!

[@Svenywhere]

Would you love to visit St. Petersburg in winter? Discover my very first first experience of winter Russia here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6i3l5isns2se6c

[@NewstateNomads]

Excellent video to jump off and discover all your Russia videos! By the way, really solid tip on the insurance. It's weird technicalities that make all the difference sometimes, definitely appreciate you sharing this tip and your journey! -Howard

[@Svenywhere]

You're welcome

[@BonnysOneStepAhead]

Love the snow covered St.Petersburg....Snow White.....absolutely fabulous tips u have given.....love the winter market, really the garden is looking like a fairy tale land...dreamy

[@Svenywhere]

What is your favourite winter destination?

[@RoadWarriorIndia]

Wow winter is always magical. Thanks for the valuable tips.

[@Svenywhere]

My pleasure 😊

[@CarolandDerek]

Nicely put together like the comment of being a fairytale place in winter. Also didn’t realise you needed to be precise on the insurance. 🎥👍❄️❄️

[@Svenywhere]

Yeah insurance for your visa is a problem for Russia unfortunately

[@DreamyTravelStory]

Wow, St. Petersburg looks amazing in the winter. We haven't been there yet but we love to visit places in the low season, so we might go there for the first time in winter. It would be great to visit Hermitage museum without the crowds. The winter scenes look definitely like a winter fairytale. Love your inside break tip! Always nice to be inside and drink something warm when it's cold outside. Beautiful drone shots!

[@Svenywhere]

Snow makes indeed the landscape so pretty. And inside breaks are just essential, you can't be outside for a whole day.

[@davyc3]

Tips for Visa and insurance are so important, lots of people messed up their trip without considering it. St. Petersburg in winter does look rather amazing but I think I would wait until spring. Great views still!

[@Svenywhere]

As I said, don't be scared for winter in Russia 😉

[@NghiaPhamV84]

These tips are helpful! As I will move to work in Japan which is a freezing cold place as well, I will apply these tips to stay warm!

[@Svenywhere]

Japan isn't that cold. You will survive.

[@theRTWguys]

I want to visit Russia someday - unfortunately it is quite difficult to get visas for me. Fortunately St Petersburg is an exception in some cases (visa is not required), including a day trip with ferry from Finland, or any visit less than a week, I believe. Good tips on visa application/insurance (had a problem when visited Belarus as well). Great props on the winter clothing LOL. Someday we want to do the Trans Siberian Railway, and I think Siberian is most likely much colder than St Petersburg. Thanks for sharing - Russia in Winter looks so inviting (not scared of the cold and the snow :) )

[@Svenywhere]

Thanks, Belarus is a great place. How come btw you have more problems with a visa?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

The drone shots you got of St Petersburg in the snow look really beautiful but man I think I would die of cold 😂 -15?! I feel like I'm catching hypothermia at 8 degrees whilst wearing 5 layers 🙈 I'm made for the tropics clearly. I love the designs of all the buildings. They're so majestic, especially the one at 3:43.

[@Svenywhere]

Maybe you want to try with 10 layers?

[@thefocustravel6107]

St. Petersburg is on my bucket list. I have a lot of great things about the place. The drone footage is awesome!

[@Svenywhere]

You should definitely visit the place if you have a chance!

[@escapefromthedesk]

What an incredible winter wonderland scenes!!! Great tips to know that you mention. I don't like cold but somehow always like snow cover sights of winter. In this video you did a good job showing all beautiful sights to see and bring me to fairy tale like winter. Thank you!

[@Svenywhere]

You're welcome. And as mentioned don't be afraid of cold, you are able to dress up for that.

[@theryanstravel1699]

Oh yeah, the summer palace is gorgeous covered in the snow! Would love to see some of the Christmas festivities--especially the cat costumes :0 Nice video! We just subscribed, would love to be YT friends!

[@Svenywhere]

Have you been to Russia in winter?

[@theryanstravel1699]

@@Svenywhere No, never been to Russia. I guess we have some hesitations as a gay couple. But we're fascinated by it from a distance.

[@jannat4585]

You know what i would watch. A movie set in russua in winter. Preferably in st petersburg. Imagine the aesthetic of the city of white nights.. Would probably be even better than paris or Venice maybe....

[@Svenywhere]

That would be such a great setting!!! Especially for a crime / detective movie!

[@thepharmacistwiththesuitcase]

No way!!! During these days you are uploading videos shot in St. Petersburg, me too!!!! :D Did you watch mine? I hope you liked them :) I loved the drone shot you put at the beginning... could you bring the drone and make it fly during the day over there???? I am impressed!

[@Svenywhere]

Cool I will watch it!!! This is some old footage from 2 years ago when we celebrated new year there

[@GoTravelOnTheCheap]

We think winter would be a magical time to visit St. Petersburg! Didn't know you have to have travel insurance along with your Visa. We aren't scared of a Russia winter ⛄😁

[@LinaandDanTravel]

The drone shots are amazing! We've never been to Russia, but hopefully one day. What was your favorite winter festivity? 3:54 wow!

[@Svenywhere]

Well celebrating new year in Moscow is great. But they also have a park where they put water on all the paths on that big park and you can skate around.

[@IvanKosenkov]

Regarding the visa - Russia now issues e-Visas for entry into St. Petersburg, starting in October 2019. Requirements for a St. Petersburg visa include a valid passport for at least 6 months from arrival in Russia and a digital photo to turn in with your online application. So it's now a bit easier if you want to check this fabulous city.

[@Svenywhere]

But is that only when you go to St Petersburg? What if you want to combine it with Moscow. Or what if you want to go completely somewhere else such as lake Bakal

[@itsMaeLam]

your shots are always amazing!!! also great tips, will be needing these when i plan on goin!

[@Svenywhere]

Yay! Thank you!

[@SapphireBlueTravelExplores]

Great tips and what a wonderful advertisement for Russia in Winter. The summer palace looked amazing :) Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Svenywhere]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Departures1]

I went end of April and it was still only about +10 degrees. Very scenic in the snow. The visa is a pain but I didnt have problems with 'worldwide insurance'.

[@Svenywhere]

Great to hear you didn't have problems with your visa application making sure it mentions it covers Russia. I want to go back in March just to visit lake Bakal. Did you enjoy your stay in April?

[@Departures1]

@@Svenywhere I went twice. St Petes was 2015 and Moscow/Kazan/Golden Ring on my channel in 2019. St Petes was still cold as I mentioned in April still only 10 degrees or sometimes lower

[@Svenywhere]

@@Departures1 Sounds as some great journeys!

[@FayandDanExplore]

brr too cold for me! very pretty though :)

[@Svenywhere]

You can dress yourself up for cold weather 😉

[@FayandDanExplore]

@@Svenywhere or fly somewhere warm :D

[@Svenywhere]

@Fay and Dan's Travels Or just enjoy the beauty that cold and snow can bring you. Everyone has their preference I guess 😉

[@KitatheExplorer]

I have only visited St. Petersburg during the summer and I must say I'm definitely scared of the winter there lol. But you gave some good tips on how to surpass that. Great video!

[@Svenywhere]

As mentioned, don't be scared of winter. It gives some great pictures.