Cruiser Aurora, Bread Museum, and Russian State Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Smolny Cathedral, Tauride Palace, and Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall, Alexandrinsky Theatre, and Bolshoi Saint Petersburg State Circus.