Cruiser Aurora, Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad, and Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Smolny Cathedral, Smolny Institute, and Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall, Alexandrinsky Theatre, and Bolshoi Saint Petersburg State Circus.