13:06 Russia's Zenit gains precious lead in UEFA Cup round of 16
Russia's sole remaining representative in this season's European soccer club competitions gained a narrow away victory in the first leg of its round-of-16 tie Thursday.

12:04 First cheap flights to St Petersburg announced
Low-cost airline Germanwings will become the first budget airline to serve St Petersburg when it launches its 45th route in April.

11:56 Skip St. Petersburg, Mr. Bush
Close your eyes and say it out loud: "G-8." Let the two syllables run across your tongue again: "gee-eight." What images drift into your brain?