Saint Petersburg is Russia's 2nd largest city after Moscow with 5.6 million inhabitants (2021).
Saint Petersburg is the fourth-most populous city in Europe, the most populous city on the Baltic Sea, and the world's northernmost city with more than 1 million residents.
Between 1713–1728 and 1732–1918, Saint Petersburg was the imperial capital of Russia. In 1918, the central government bodies moved from Saint Petersburg (then named Petrograd) to Moscow.
Saint Petersburg is a major European cultural center, and also an important Russian port on the Baltic Sea. Saint Petersburg is often described as the most Western city in Russia, as well as its cultural capital.
Pulkovo Airport (IATA: LED, ICAO: ULLI) is an international airport serving St. Petersburg. It consists of one terminal which is located 23 km (ca. 14 mi) south of the city center.
The famous 5-cup Pulkovo 1 was designed by Alexandr Zyk. The 5 cups on top were put intentionally to give the terminal a more spacious feeling and allow more natural sunlight to pass through. This terminal is regarded as a masterpiece of Soviet postmodern architecture.
By the end of 2023, the passenger flow of Pulkovo amounted to more than 20.4 million people.