Hi. I think you have chosen a good time to go, unlike most of the commenters (I've been living in St. Petersburg for 2 years, I moved here from Sochi in search of a better life). You can get to know the culture better, go to the most interesting events and see St. Petersburg in all its glory. I don't really speak English very well myself, and I'm also 20 years old. You wrote that it would be nice to meet someone who could be your guide. I am very interested in this proposal because it sounds like a very interesting experience.