SPB

SPB is an acronym that can refer to several places and organizations. The two most widely used geographic references are Saint Petersburg, Russia, and Saint Petersburg, Florida. It is also associated with SPB Software, a former mobile software company known for its SPB Shell launcher.

Saint Petersburg, Russia, commonly abbreviated SPB in shorthand contexts, is the country’s second-largest city and a major cultural and historical center. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, it lies along the Neva River and serves as a key port and educational hub. The city is renowned for landmarks such as the Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the White Nights festival, which attract millions of visitors each year.

Saint Petersburg, Florida, located on Florida’s Gulf Coast in Pinellas County, is part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. It is known for its waterfront parks, beaches, and cultural venues, including museums and a historic downtown. The city has a population in the low hundreds of thousands and functions as a regional center for tourism, commerce, and higher education.

SPB Software was a Russian-founded developer of mobile applications, best known for SPB Shell, a popular Android launcher, along with other products such as SPB Wallet and SPB TV. The company grew during the late 2000s and was acquired by Yandex in the early 2010s, with its products continuing under Yandex’s mobile division.