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Cruiser Aurora will return this summer
Cruiser Aurora will return this summer (2016)
The legendary cruiser Aurora, one of the St.Petersburg symbols, which has been under complete restoration since 2014, will return to its docking place near Nakhimov Naval School this summer. You will have a rare chance to see cruiser Aurora sailing on the Neva river. The on-board museum devoted to the history of the Russian Navy is being updated to be turned into an interactive multimedia exhibition.
Venice carnival photo exhibition
Venice carnival photo exhibition
Russian Museum, March 3 – May 30
More than 100 photographs of the Venice Carnival, taken by the prominent Russian photographers such as Mikhail Shemyakin, Alexander Tiagny-Riadno, Vladimir Balabnev and others, capture the subtle and eternally elusive image of Venice and express the festive and playful atmosphere of the carnival and its very spirit.
Guitiarfish in St.Petersburg Oceanarium
Guitiarfish in St.Petersburg Oceanarium
The only Russia guitar-fish, also known as banjo-shark, has appeared in the St.Petersburg Oceanarium. This unusual fish has arrived from Japan, it is young and small at the moment but in a couple of years it may reach 2.5 m in length.
Exhibition of Frida Kahlo
Exhibition of Frida Kahlo
Tomorrow, on February 3, 2016 the Faberge Museum in St.Petersburg will open an exhibition of Frida Kahlo, the world-famous Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. This is the first exhibition of her works in Russia.
Bridges drawn in February
Bridges drawn in February
While for tourists the drawn bridges are something to look at and admire, for the locals they present a hurdle on the way home. Not to be trapped, please, note that the bridges will be drawn on February 1-5 for maintenance.
Kandinsky’s “Composition” from Tuymen’ Fine Arts Museum
Kandinsky’s “Composition” from Tuymen’ Fine Arts Museum
Kandinsky’s “Composition” from Tuymen’ Fine Arts Museum will be soon displayed at the exhibition in the Russian Museum in St.Petersburg, dedicated to the 150th artist’s anniversary.
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4th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum
4th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum
Today the 4th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum, devoted to the 70th anniversary of UNESCO closed in St. Petersburg. It gathered more than 10,000 participants from 68 countries at 82 venues in the city. The event was attended by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the Director-General of UNESCO Mrs. Irina Bokova, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Olga Golodets, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Vladimir Medinsky, as well as other dignitaries and artists. The total number of events within the framework of the Forum exceeded 250.
