Day city of Peter — celebrations in honor of the city Day

Guests of St. Petersburg who choose to host our apartments for rent in the period 24-27 vfz 2014 will be interested in the festive events held in honor of the city Day.

died down the fireworks dedicated to the celebration of Victory in the great Patriotic War and at the end of may on the banks of the Neva will be another significant event, an omen which was another landmark for the great victory. The victory of Tsar Peter I (the Great) defeated the Swedes in battle on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, whereby was laid the fortress of St. Peter-burh, and then the Foundation of the city and the same name in the Delta of the Neva river. This great victory on may 27, 1703, became the day of Foundation of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, which not only was long the capital of the Russian Empire, but also became a symbol of the incredible fortitude and heroism during the terrible blockade of Nazi Germany.

the celebration of the day of the city is not for the first time and, therefore, the city and the organizers have prepared a magnificent spectacle, which will occur throughout the city, and not be confined to the Nevsky Prospekt and Palace square.

Officially, the celebration will begin may 25 at 9 a.m. on Nevsky prospect.

Among the most noteworthy events are the following:

• the Opera Gala concert on Palace square with participation of world famous stars of Opera and ballet, among which the Opera diva Elina Garanca;
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• Choral project on the steps of St. Isaac's Cathedral (Beginning at 14 hours);
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• the Carnival of literary characters (it is Worth noting that some events will be also devoted to the day of Russian literature, beginning 11:30, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes);
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• Festival "fencers ' Day" (the Beginning in 12 hours, 6 hours);
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• Choral concert at Exchange square "Singing youth of Russia: through time" (14 hours for 1 hour 20 minutes);
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• Dancing Nevsky (This event will be held directly on the main Nevsky Prospekt from Sadovaya street to the embankment of the Moika river, beginning at 17 hours. It will take part about 4 thousand dancers up to 35 years);
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• the ice cream Festival (Beginning at 11 o'clock, on Ostrovsky square, the duration is 10 hours at the festival you can sample a huge number of varieties of ice cream. Any sweet tooth will be satisfied. In addition to tasting ice cream will be various cultural program, which will be attended by make-up artists, cartoonists, photographers, performance of various musical groups, among which will be the group "Russian size", as well as much more!)
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• Festival Dolce fest" (getting started with may 24 at 11 am at 23 hours on 5 June. Another event for lovers of sweet, in which the master-bakers will present cakes, products made of caramel and chocolate. Meropriyatiye, will be held at various venues. 25 may at 13 o'clock on the bridge of the Central gallery complex "Passage").

the Celebration of these events and only 25 may not limited. Some will be held for two weeks before and after the Day of the City. Among them we can mention:

"Color carnival" in the "Upsala-Park", which will be held from 12 to 18 hours may 24, at 44 Sverdlovskaya embankment, BC "Benua". In the program performances by the Upsala-Circus, Helsinki Circus school and circus on Fontanka, the performance of various bands, drummers, dance program, a colorful carnival procession and much more. Cost 200-300 rubles); the

everyone is invited to this momentous event - the city Day.

we Should say that in this period almost comes the new season of white nights, also you will be able to enjoy the spring aromas of gardens and parks of the city. May 25 all night to work underground, so you will have the opportunity to visit any event in the city. May 27 will be a ceremonial laying of wreaths at the Monuments to Peter I, and in the evening - the fireworks.