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.
Russia's second largest city and its former capital, St. Petersburg is a major seaport, rail junction, and industrial, cultural, and scientific center. Although the harbor is frozen for three or four months annually, icebreakers have prolonged the navigation season.