Dear All,

I will be attending a conference in October at the St Petersburg State University.  Related social events are being held at Hotel Vasilievskiy.

Any members in a position to provide advice or recommendations as to sites, restaurants, and most importantly, affordable accommodations?  A safe, clean pension within walking distance of the conference site and the hotel would be fine.  As for airlines, I would prefer not to fly on Aeroflot.  Turkish Airlines, via Istanbul, is a consideration.

Many thanks in advance.

Wings