In this guide, you will find out everything there is to know about Cannabis in Petersburg, where to find it, how much it costs, and the laws surrounding it.
Whether you are a casual smoker looking for more information, a traveler planning a visit to Saint Petersburg, or just a curiously long time citizen,
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Tolerance Level Guesstimation [1= very illegal, 10= complete legalization] –6
Cannabis is illegal, however, if you have 6 grams or less, it is considered an administrative offense, and you will be fined, but not arrested.
Saint Petersburg Cannabis Laws
Compared to many other European countries, Russia is far more liberal when it comes to cannabis. Although cannabis is entirely illegal in Saint Petersburg, as long as you carry 6 grams or less on you, it is only considered an administrative offense and not a criminal offense. In these cases, you will have to pay a fine, but you won’t be arrested. In some cases, up to 20-30 grams of cannabis is also decriminalized- so you will have to pay a hefty fine but no imprisonment.
Smoking, cultivation, selling, and growing cannabis is entirely illegal.
Law Enforcement
In general, the cops are wholly corrupt and easy to bribe- so if you do get caught with a few grams of marijuana on you, you can bribe your way out of it. The main thing to remember is that you will probably have to pay quite a substantial bribe, so be ready for that.
It is best to be inconspicuous when it comes to your cannabis consumption in Saint Petersburg. Although the locals won’t care much if you are smoking, you have to make sure you are not being blatant about it or creating a nuisance. As for the cops- they have a habit of stopping anyone and asking for a drug test. So if you get caught- you will be fined. In case you are carrying a large quantity on you, you can even risk arrest.
Cannabis Prices, Quality, and Types
The price of cannabis per gram is usually higher here than in most other countries. On top of that, even the quality isn’t that great, so it’s quite a rip-off. If you do want top-quality weed, you’ll have to shell out for a significant amount for it.
Prices of Cannabis
For good quality weed, you can expect to pay 60 Euros for a gram, which is very high! Of course, if you are a tourist, chances are you will pay even more. You can get lower quality weed for lesser, but it won’t be that good.
Quality of Weed
Depending upon how much you are willing to pay, you can end up with really high-quality weed, or really low-quality ones. It also depends upon your dealer. It helps to have some local contacts who can help you get the good stuff.
Types of Plant
Most of the cannabis you will find in Saint Petersburg is imported from other countries so that you will find a variety of types of cannabis here. You can find some of the best, top-quality Canadian BC Bud, to even low-quality bud grown by the Russian farmers themselves. You will also find hashish here. However, it is quite difficult for tourists to find weed without some help from the locals.
Where can you get cannabis in Saint Petersburg?
Getting cannabis in Saint Petersburg is both easy and difficult. For tourists, finding dealers can be quite tough. However, there are some spots, like close to metro stations, where you will find plenty of dealers. The only issue is, you run a risk of getting robbed, so it is quite dangerous.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to buy weed from parks?
It is not too safe, as the cops keep a close eye on dealers around these areas. If you get caught buying, you can be arrested, so be very careful and discreet when doing this.
Can you smoke hash on the streets?
Not! If the cops catch you, there will be severe consequences. However, if you can find a safe spot to smoke, you can enjoy it without any issues. The locals usually won’t bother much, as long as you are not creating a scene.
What happens if you get caught with marijuana?
As long as you have less than 6 grams on you, you will simply be fined but not arrested. Any more than 6 grams, and you risk jail time.
Is it easy to get weed in Saint Petersburg?
It helps if you know some locals who can help you, as finding dealers on your own can be quite dangerous.
Is cannabis legal in Saint Petersburg?
Cannabis is illegal, however, if you have 6 grams or less, it is considered an administrative offense, and you will be fined, but not arrested.
