Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject (a federal city) of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea.In Russian literature, informal documentsand discourse, the word "Saint" is usually omitted, leaving "Petersburg". The cityis oftendescribed as the mostWesternizedcity of Russia, as well as its cultural capital.It is the northernmost city in the world with a population of over one million.TheHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monumentsconstitute aUNESCO World Heritage Site. The city ishome toThe Hermitage, one of the largestart museumsin the world.A large number offoreign consulates,international corporations, banks, andbusinesseshave offices in Saint Petersburg.
Talking of churches, Church of the Savior on the Blood is said to be the most beautiful church in St. Petersburg. Built of beautiful mosaic and stonework, the church gives you an indication of how ancient Russia looked like. The church is built at an equally historic spot. This is where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated in the year 1881.