In 2001 Mikhailovsky Theater returned its’ historic name and 6 years later it managed to bring back the fame of the most temporal musical theater in St. Petersburg. Mikhailovsky’s chief savior and sponsor, banana magnate Vladimir Kekhman (who now is … Continued
St. Petersburg Palaces International Music Festival News: 2011-05-11 Welcome to the 19-th “St. Petersburg Palaces” International Music Festival (May 25 – June 30, 2011) It is one of the most beautiful festivals of the Northern capital, held in the parade … Continued
Night at the Museum News: 2011-04-26 Every year since 1977 International Museum Day is organised worldwide around May 18. This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society. In St. Petersburg … Continued
Russian Federation in Miniature News: 2011-04-25 The Island of Kizhi in Karelia, famous for its wooden architecture has been recreated in miniature as part of an 800-square-meter model of the Russian Federation, which is on show in St. Petersburg. It … Continued
Russian-Orthodox Easter News: 2011-04-22 Easter in Russia is usually celebrated later than in the West, because Easter dates are determined by different calendars. The Russian-Orthodox church uses the old Julian calendar, whereas the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches switched to … Continued