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By subway in Saint Petersburg
By subway in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg's metro is the second largest underground railway system in Russia, second only to Moscow. The subway is arguably the cheapest and most effective way to get around the city, and also a major tourist attraction in itself thanks to the beautiful decorations of the stations. Taking pictures was prohibited in the past, but recently this restriction has been removed.
The trains are fast and run frequently (during rush hour, there are often only 30 seconds between trains). Since 2011, the metro costs 25 rubles per entry regardless of the distance. Brass tokens (жетон ? zheton) can be purchased from kiosks at station entrances and vending machines, and it is good to stock up in advance, since queues can be long.
Metro maps can be found in every train car and always have station names in the Latin alphabet. Since 2010, most of the wall signs are translated into English at central stations. Names on other station walls, however, might be in Cyrillic only, so if you are unfamiliar with the language, it may make sense to "count the stops" to your destination or keep your ears open for the conductor who will let you know what station you are on.
The Saint Petersburg metro can be unbelievably crowded during rush hour. Traveling during this time is a risky sport and one should avoid unnecessary journeys if not accustomed to big crowds. Be aware of your belongings and expect to have to push your way out upon arrival.
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