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LENINGRAD WAS RENAMED ST.PETERSBURG
LENINGRAD WAS RENAMED ST.PETERSBURG
On September 6, 1991, following the referendum in June, Leningrad was renamed St.Petersburg, thus returning its historical name.
SEPTEMBER 1 – DAY OF KNOWLEDGE
SEPTEMBER 1 – DAY OF KNOWLEDGE
On September 1, 2020, the national holiday – Day of Knowledge Russian schools resumed off-line classes after the half-year on-line work caused by COVID-19 pandemics.
THE FIRST FLOOD IN ST.PETERSBURG
THE FIRST FLOOD IN ST.PETERSBURG
The first flood in St.Petersburg occurred on August 20, 1703, only three months after the city had been founded. The water rose more than 2 meters. More than 300 floods have occurred since the city since then.
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THE DAY OF ST. PRINCE VLADIMIR, THE BAPTIST OF RUSSIA
THE DAY OF ST. PRINCE VLADIMIR, THE BAPTIST OF RUSSIA
On July 28 Russia traditionally celebrates the day of St.Prince Vladimir, who converted Russia into Christianity in 988.
NAVAL PARADE IN ST.PETERSBURG
NAVAL PARADE IN ST.PETERSBURG
On July 26, the main naval parade of Russia took place in St. Petersburg. The total of 46 ships of the Northern, Pacific, Baltic and Black Sea fleets participated in the parade, along with 41 aircrafts.
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS’ NOMINEE
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS’ NOMINEE
We are happy to announce that in the 27th annual World Travel Awards we have been nominated in the most prestigious honours programme in global travel and tourism: Russia’s Leading Tour Operator 2020, along with three other Russian tour operators.
MARIINSKY THEATRE TV
MARIINSKY THEATRE TV
Enjoy the world famous Mariinsky theatre performances at https://mariinsky.tv/e
MIKHAILOVSKY THEATRE STAYING AT HOME
MIKHAILOVSKY THEATRE STAYING AT HOME
Ballet dancers of the Mikhailovsky Theatre created a video in their home interiors, urging everyone to stay at home.
RUSSIAN MUSEUM: VIRTUAL TOURS
RUSSIAN MUSEUM: VIRTUAL TOURS
While you are in lockdown due to the coronavirus, 3d-tours of the Russian Museum allow you to take a virtual walk through the halls of the museum complex and temporary exhibitions. You can find them at rusmuseumvrm.ru
