It is a city of Russia. Also, Saint Petersburg has a single chamber legislature which is the city's regional Parliament. 
 Very informative. Thanks for answering my questions. 
 Do you know how long a governor is able to stay in office? 
 I do not know. But Russian President has backed Matviyenko for the position of Speaker to the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. 
 I didn't realize it was in Russia. What is their Government like there?
It is a city of Russia. Also, Saint Petersburg has a single chamber legislature which is the city's regional Parliament.