Timeline
15:45
Grab a cocktail at Pub 357. It is a 15-minute walk from the Pushkin House. The atmosphere is relaxed, and you can settle in before the crowd arrives.
16:15
Walk to the Pushkinsky Dom. The Institute of Russian Literature is housed in a distinctive domed building. Stand in the courtyard or near the entrance to orient yourself toward the southwest.
16:30
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW at 16:30, casting a final warm glow on the white facade of the building.
17:00
End the evening at the nearby Свои книги bookshop. It is only a 13-minute walk away. Browse the shelves in the quiet, warm interior as the city lights come on.
Local tip
The walk from Pub 357 to the Pushkin House is 15 minutes, and from the Pushkin House to Свои книги is 13 minutes. The timing allows for a leisurely pace without rushing.
Check before you go
- Pub 357 is open Mo-Th 12:00-23:00 and Fr-Sa 12:00-02:00. It is closed on Sundays.
- Свои книги is open Mo-Su 11:00-21:00.
- Check the route if you are not familiar with the streets around the Pushkin House.
Worth knowing
- Pub 357 is open at 15:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).