Dance Open Festival 2011 News: 2011-04-14 Throwing down a bridge between the contemporary ballet and the era of the Imperial Russian Ballet, the International Dance Open Festival came to town for the 10th time. A lot of dance talents have … 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
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
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
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