Are Imperial Porcelain Factory pieces still made in Saint Petersburg?

Yes, production remains based in Saint Petersburg, where the factory was founded in the 18th century. The main site is located on the bank of the Neva River, on the eastern side of the city, with several workshops and kilns arranged around the historic core of the works. Over the years the factory has been modernized, yet many stages still involve skilled manual work: modelers shape prototypes, mould makers prepare production moulds, and artists hand paint decoration and gilding. Some simpler patterns use decals for efficiency, though premium lines, including many Cobalt Net items and historic reissues, rely on hand painting. Factory tours are occasionally offered through local agencies or cultural programs, letting visitors see casting, glazing, and decorating in person. Even when pieces are sold under export-oriented names such as “Lomonosov,” they originate from this Saint Petersburg site, which links current production directly to its imperial and Soviet past.