Saint-Petersburg is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Beginning from the 18 century the best achievements were put in practice in Saint-Petersburg. It is here there splendid palaces, cathedrals and monuments are built, museums with the richest collections such as the Hermitage and the Russian museum, the famous Mariinsky Theater are constructed.

Saint-Petersburg is often called the Northern Capital of Russia. It is the fourth largest megapolis of Europe. Its geopolitical, intellectual, economical, cultural and historical advantages are unique.

St. Petersburg is managed by three branches of city power. The first branch is the Administration that is composed of the Governor himself, of the City Government, of the Governor's Office, and also of the Administration's territorial and industrial branches, administrative boards in charge of separate industries. The second is superior and the sole legislative authority - The Parliament of St. Petersburg. The third branch consists of Statutory Court of St. Petersburg, federal courts and city courts.