Curious Tofurious. St. Petersburg | RT Documentary

In the latest episode, Tofurius Crane explores St. Petersburg, from its imperial past to the pulse of Russia’s modern cultural capital.

The tireless American begins his journey at the Yusupov Palace – the very spot where Grigori Rasputin was assassinated. To soak up the 19th-century atmosphere, Tofurius attends a lavish costume ball, before taking in breathtaking rooftop panoramas of the historic city centre.

Next, he delves into the life of present-day St Petersburg: dancing at a morning coffee rave, sampling craft beer in local bars, and meeting dog owners and their pets at a canine festival. The finale is the legendary ‘Scarlet Sails’ celebration – a citywide graduation party featuring raised bridges, spectacular fireworks, and ships on the Neva River, straight from the pages of an Alexander Grin novel.