Definition of nation for English Language Learners. : 1  a large area of land that is controlled by its own government. 2  the nation : the people who live in a nation. 3  Nation : a tribe of Native Americans or a group of Native American tribes that share the same history, traditions, or language.
Current local time in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Thursday, 31 Aug 2017 09:06 PM.
The White Nights, which run from late May to mid July, transform St. Petersburg into a city of fairytale beauty and 24-hour partying. By August, however, the locals have traditionally left town, and the city is given over to tour groups.