1) Russians DO NOT speak English!!!

2) Vodka is cheaper than water

3) Beer is cheaper than water

4) The 1980s are alive and kicking in St. Petersburg.... big hair, loud patterns, laced trim, pop socks, peroxide blondes.

5) There are mosquitos in the summer time!! (Nikki can testify to this).  Fact: St. Petersburg was built on a marsh.

6) There are no speed limits on city streets; pedestrians are expendable.

7) Weddings in St. Petersburg include a mandatory LIMO tour around the city with a photo of the bride and groom in front of every famous site. 

8) Hand washing takes 2 days to dry indoors.

9) Italians invented Vodka - Source: Vodka Museum.

10) It's hard to get an early night when the sun doesn't set until midnight.