The population began experiencing economic hardship as the reforms went on. In 1991, after a city-wide referendum, the city of Leningrad got back its old name, St. Petersburg. In the second half of the 90s, St. Petersburg was in a transition period, both economically and socially. While the city's industry wasl in recession, services and retail sales was gradually improving, though economically St. Petersburg was still far behind Moscow. Now St.Petersburg is a prosperous city, which whith developped economics, permanent improving its social side. Undoubtedly St. Petersburg is the most beautiful city of the world and we proud of it. We love it and we are convinced that you'll love it too.

So, welcome to St. Petersburg, a marvelous city on the Baltic Sea.

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