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Yes, many old buildings have been preserved in St. Petersburg. We all - both the city administration and residents - strive to preserve as much as possible. Although it happens that the old buildings are in such a state that it is already impossible to save them.

You can see what ordinary streets in St. Petersburg look like. I have set for you the beginning of the route at the intersection of two streets in one of the old districts. These are ordinary streets with ordinary residential buildings, not a tourist place. You can go either way:

https://yandex.ru/maps/2/saint-petersburg/?l=stv%2Csta&ll=30.315000%2C59.927197&panorama%5Bdirection%5D=129.183193%2C-0.672246&panorama%5Bfull%5D=true&panorama%5Bpoint%5D=30.311377%2C59.927720&panorama%5Bspan%5D=120.000000%2C60.510224&z=17

Wow @Tatdt, thanks so much for the link. I have just been standing and zooming around in circles having a look in all directions.

I'm going to jump on it again later and go for a 'drive' down all of the streets to take a look.😃

Thank so much, for sending me this link, I really appreciate it!😊