Saint Petersburg
Key Competitive Attractions
Saint Petersburg is the administrative centre of Russia’s Northwestern Federal Region. It has a population of almost 5 million people and it is the second largest city in Russia after Moscow. Saint Petersburg is considered the country’s ‘Northern Capital’, due to its rich cultural, industrial, financial, scientific and touristic heritage
Almost all industries are present in Saint Petersburg, with the strongest being shipping and maritime, electrical goods and equipment, machinery, pharmaceuticals and tourism.
Saint Petersburg has a GRP of 46,678 billion USD (2009) and its foreign trade stood at 36,341 billion USD in 2010.
The city also has excellent water, road, rail and air communications, including direct flights to approximately 30 European and Asian cities.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Saint Petersburg’s Committee for Investment and Strategic Projects works to help investors set up their activity in the city. CISP can provide the following assistance:
- Consultation and supervision of projects
- Providing important information on business in Saint-Petersburg
- Help with finding a commercial property
