I took a walk yesterday around 9pm, down Nevsky Prospekt to the Hermitage (about 8 km round-trip). Like today, yesterday it was about 30°C outside. And like today, the sun never quite set. This is from half past midnight:
Earlier in the walk, before the Netherlands-Uruguay game, the Fontanka River:
The Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace), south face:
And (last one today) the west face, as seen on many postcards:
Today's fun included six hours of classes so far, then a reception followed by another football game. ¡Viva España!