Saint PetersburgMapMay 7-8, 2015 St Petersburg — one of the most beautiful cities in the world. And yet somehow they managed to build one of the world’s ugliest buildings here.  Parking meters have been installed throughout the city — paid parking coming soon.  Parking space road markings have been painted on the asphalt.  It’s funny that the logo for the 70th World War II Victory day anniversary was initially designed to be as apolitical and as peaceful as possible.  VICTORY! 70 YEARS However, events in the Ukraine prompted some civil servant to make adjustments — adding a peaceful (light blue) sky, colouring the word “victory” red and adding the ribbon of St George, which is entirely unnecessary here.  Nevsky Prospect metro station VICTORY! 70 YEARS In recent years, St Petersburg’s decorations have surpassed those of any other city in Russia.  Beautiful lampposts.  Festive banners.  Across the street banners of breathtaking beauty.  St Petersburg is recognisable even without the well-known details. 
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