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• 5 Best-Known Russian Ballets – And Where To See Them in St. Petersburg

  Russian ballet, with its rich history, grand companies, elaborately-staged productions, and influential dancers, has been a great source of national pride since the 17th century. Though Russia was never an origin of ballet, as Italy or France were, it did help it reach its flourish in the 19th-20th centuries. Read on to find out what Russian ballets made history and where you can see them today.

  18.10.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: October 10-16, 2024

  We are pacing through autumn, wrapped in scarfs and umbrellas at the ready! Here’s our selection of the week’s must-visit events that are bound to color your days.

  09.10.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: August 1-7, 2024

  Even though the sky above St. Petersburg today might be gray, the week ahead is everything but: with exhibitions for all tastes, a fair, a concert, and a contemporary ballet performance. Get ready to fill up your calendar!

  31.07.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: April 11-17, 2024

  Spring is finally springing – and we are fully equipped to enjoy these warm days with a full schedule of exciting events. Here’s what to expect next week in the city.

  10.04.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: February 1-7, 2024

  As we tiptoe our way into the final month of winter, we’re excited to share some highlights of the upcoming week to look forward to: we’ve got a deep dive into the local history, a feast for the eyes, ears, and soul, a celebration of Asian art and culture, and much more.

  31.01.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: October 26 - November 1, 2023

  Thursdays are for time travel, Fridays are immersive, and weekends are all about slowing down – the weather might be weathering, but we know our ways to keep the mood up as the temp drops.

  25.10.2023

• This Week in St. Petersburg: September 28 - October 4, 2023

  A Shakespeare piece on the big screen, maritime celebrations… and a parade of vintage trams? All these and even more are on deck for the next seven days. Come along!

  27.09.2023

• This Week in St. Petersburg: August 3-9, 2023

  We present to you our trusty guide to the best happenings in town – updated! Now, we offer you a full week of exhibitions, screenings, concerts, or festivals to attend each day. We hope to inspire you to explore our bustling city from every angle. Let’s dive into the first edition of the new weekly guide!

  02.08.2023

• First Position Exhibition: Is Ballet a Russian National Treasure?

  If you’ve been reading us long enough, you know that we have a soft spot for the Manege Central Exhibition Hall – if they host an exhibition, we can’t help but review it! This time, we explored First Position, a display of all things Russian ballet.

  21.04.2023

• This Weekend: December Festivities in St. Petersburg

  ‘Tis the season to be jolly, isn’t it? So let’s get into the right mood by crossing everything off our festive must-do list in St. Petersburg this weekend! 

  15.12.2021