Thursday, January 29
St. Petersburg Style: 1980s-2010s
- Until March 2027, Tue-Sun 10 am - 6:30 pm
- The Staraya Derevnya Restoration and Storage Centre (Hermitage Museum)
- 700 rubles (visits allowed only with a guided tour)
If The Devil Wears Prada were to be set in St. Petersburg, it would’ve started with this exhibition that captures the modern history of the city’s fashion scene. From the designs of the 80s to the trends of the 2010s, you will find it all on display. With many of the designers getting inspiration from the masterpieces exhibited in the Hermitage, it’s not accidental or surprising that the various gowns and accessories look “at home” within the museum’s walls.
Friday, January 30
Winter. Light Among Silence
- Until March 1; Mon, Thu-Sun: 10 am - 6 pm, Tue: 10 am - 5 pm, Wednesdays are days off
- Postern, Peter and Paul Fortress
- 350 rubles (250 rubles for students)
The Sad Granat mosaic studio invites you to experience winter in its many shades and lights at this exhibition. The works of different artists on display are united by their attention to detail, texture, and lighting. If you are getting tired of winter, visit the exhibition to see the poetic side to this cold and gloomy season.
Saturday, January 31
How Does It Sound? Domra, mandolin, and wandervogel
- 6 pm
- Community Center (New Holland Island)
- 300 rubles entrance fee
This time, New Holland Island’s music club will entice its visitors not with the classic vintage records, but with unique musical instruments – domra, mandolin, and wandervogel. The little concert will be performed by musicians Vladimir Kirasirov and Evgeniya Markova, who will also talk a bit about the history of these instruments.
Sunday, February 1
Reunion Dance Battle
- 11 am - 11 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- 1,200-2,000 rubles (spectators), 2,200-2,500 rubles (participants)
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a dance battle, this is your chance! Show your prowess as a participant or watch others perform and cheer for the winners, with stellar performances and other surprises promised by the organizers. The event includes two sections: 11 am to 4:30 pm – for young performers and 5:30 to 11 pm for dancers over 18. Whether you want to join as a spectator or a participant, you will need to fill out the registration form first.
Monday, February 2
Russian Estates
- Until February 12, 11 am - 10 pm
- ArtMuza
- Free
Each of the 100 works on display tells a story of a historic Russian estate, with the geography spanning Moscow, Lipetsk, Vologda, Samara, Sochi, and other Russian cities. Historically, estates or “usadbas” include vast parks; many of them also used to belong to important historical figures and thus have witnessed many of the country’s milestones. Many of these architectural treasures lie abandoned and forgotten – and that’s why the artists decided to draw attention to the matter and capture the history before it fades away.
Tuesday, February 3
Piano battle
- 7 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia (Small Hall)
- 500-800 rubles
Another battle on the itinerary is a musical one: pianists Igor Petrov and Vitaly Petrov will perform pieces by Debussy, Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, and others to showcase their technique. Who will be best? Visit the concert to find out.
Wednesday, February 4
Swan Lake
- 7 pm
- Rodina cinema
- 700 rubles
Legendary dancers Rudolf Nureyev and Margo Fonteyn lead this 1966 Vienna Opera production of Swan Lake. With 89 curtain calls, this performance holds the Guinness World Record for ballet. This week, we get to step back in time and witness it on the big screen.
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