Olga Samoilova

Saint Petersburg

Spotter since 2016

About me

About me
Hi, I am in my mid-thirties, born in 1980, educated and graduated from school and university, built my career in finance at different multinational companies, have a husband and 2 daughters - everything in St. Petersburg!

I can't say I know "every stone" here but there are a lot of places I've fallen in love with and I'm ready to share - hanging out with friends, going on a romantic getaway with a partner or having fun with the kids.

I sometimes volunteer as a greeter with the St. Petersburg Greeters organization to show the foreigners these spots in person. I also once did a course as a city guide to learn more of the history and culture of St. Petersburg, feel like a host and not a guest of the major highlights and provide better support for my friends and foreign guests. I adore travelling both within Russia and around the world and enjoy meeting new people and getting to know new cultures.

Why Saint Petersburg?
I think St. Petersburg is a very romantic place with all its channels and bridges, long white nights in the summer, and beautiful suburbs, perfect for a weekend getaway. There is always something going on, new places are appearing, old ones transforming.

Though locals may appear a little bit closed we are very sincere!

Where can you find me online?
VK.com

My spots (26)

Pavlova's Room

Interactive historic ballet spot

I like it when historic places suddenly get their second life. This is exactly what's happened with Anna "Pavlova's Room" in Saint Petersburg...

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Art & culture

By

Olga

Samoilova

Feb 13, 2025

Berthold Centre

Creative well yard

"Berthold Centre" in St. Petersburg creates cozy and historic vibes with its big umbrella yard. I always have trouble deciding between the pizza & syrniki!

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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

By

Olga

Samoilova

Feb 7, 2025

Chaev Mansion

Dental clinic in a millionaire home

The "Chaev Mansion" in St. Petersburg is a dental clinic that's actually in an old pre-revolutionary mansion! You can't miss it...

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Art & culture

By

Olga

Samoilova

Feb 4, 2025

22 Pizza

Napolitano vero

"22 Pizza" is a very cosy pizzeria in Saint Petersburg. It's definitely my top choice when I'm the pizza mood -- try the Parmigiana Stracciatella!

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Restaurants

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Olga

Samoilova

Feb 3, 2025

Park Giuseppe

For romantic dining out

"Park Giuseppe" in St. Petersburg is my favourite restaurant for a romantic dinner out in the heart of the city. Don't miss the tiramisu and salmon carpaccio.

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Restaurants

By

Olga

Samoilova

Feb 3, 2025

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

In a well-yard!

Saint Petersburg is famous for its well-yards -- this one is themed around the famous American fairytale "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"!

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Art & culture

By

Olga

Samoilova

Feb 2, 2025

Pavlovsk

Runaway to the squirrel kingdom

"Pavlovsk" is my most beloved Saint Petersburg suburb. I love riding a bike here, passing by the palace, enjoying the views and feeding the squirrels!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

By

Olga

Samoilova

Feb 2, 2025

Microkofeinya TCHK

Coffee at the soul kitchen

"Microkofeinya TCHK" Saint Petersburg is a secret micro-cafe hidden in the midst of residences and former stables to enjoy a cup of coffee and pastries..

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Coffee & tea

By

Olga

Samoilova

Feb 2, 2025

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