I Stayed Awake Through St Petersburg's White Night

Every summer, something incredible happens in St Petersburg. For several weeks, the sun barely dips below the horizon, meaning the city never experiences true darkness. Locals call this phenomenon the White Nights, and it's one of the most magical times to visit Russia's cultural capital. In this video, I stay awake from late evening until sunrise, finding out just what the locals get up to when the sun doesn't go down. From the lively atmosphere of Nevsky Prospekt to the opening of the iconic drawbridges over the Neva and the first light of a new day, you'll see why millions of people travel to St Petersburg to experience this unique natural phenomenon. Join me as we discover what Russia's most beautiful city is really like when night never truly arrives.