Saint Petersburg is a major cultural, scientific, and economic center in Russia. It has a population of over 5 million people and is Russia's second largest city. Saint Petersburg is known globally for its art and cultural heritage, as well as being a leader in science and education. It has a diverse economy and is an important transport hub, with major sea ports and an international airport. Saint Petersburg aims to further develop priority economic sectors like innovation and attract foreign investment to strengthen its position as a global city.