From 18 to 20 May 2012 St-Petersburg will see the return of its annual open-air festival “Legends of Norwegian Vikings “, which will be held on the territory of The Peter and Paul Fortress, on the banks of Neva river.…
Maslenitsa – pancake week – in Russia and London
“Maslenitsa” is one of the most favourite folk traditions that is celebrated in Russia. Maslenitsa festival dates back to the ancient times. Originally it began as a pagan ritual. However, nowadays it has perfectly blended into the Russian Orthodox religion…
Moscow at New Year
After meeting at a New Year’s party, ten years ago, in Prague, my partner and I set up our own annual tradition – to celebrate New Year in a new city. We promised ourselves to never spend this day in…
“Last school bell” celebration on May 25
One of the most important celebrations for Russian school-leavers, called the “Last bell”, will take place on the 25th of May. It is going to be the very “last bell” for those who are finishing school this year. It is…
The Scarlet Sails Festival 2011
The Scarlet Sails Festival, which is the most massive and famous public event during the White Nights in St.Petersburg, will approximately be taking place during the night of 19-20 of June 2011. This Festival has become a real brand of…