St Isaac's Cathedral, St Petersburg
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St Petersburg Events
St Petersburg 2012 events
March
01
The start of Russian Lent, celebrated with feast of blinis at homes and restaurants across the city.
April
01
Celebration of Russia's role in space exploration.
May
09
Crowds gather at Piskarivskoye Memorial Cemetery to pay tribute to the victims of the Nazi blockade.
May
15
Experience the "White Nights" in St Petersburg, when the city sees itself illuminated in almost broad daylight constantly. White Nights (Beliye...
May
27
Many of Russia's bigger towns and cities have a City Day on which they celebrate their culture and history. St Petersburg gives itself a big pat...
June
01
Begins with a parade down Nevsky prospekt and ends with a fireworks display, accompanied by lots of drinking.
June
01
Taking place in the last week of June as part of the city's White Night celebrations, the Festival of Festivals is a non-competitive film festival...
September
01
Gathering of actors, clowns and pantomime artists from across the Baltic region. Theatres across the city.
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