Blog

Jack Diamond Architects winning design In 1860 the renowned Mariinsky Theatre was opened in St Petersburg, named after wife of Tsar Liberator, Alexander II and then renamed after one of the soviet leaders into Kirov Ballet and Opera Theatre. Its’ historical building … Continued

International Women’s Day Each year on March 8th all women (even  little girls in kindergarten) of Russian Federation are serenaded by men and boys of all ages and showered with gifts, especially flowers.  There are festive concerts and interview with famous women … Continued

Russia was always known worldwide due to her rich cultural and spiritual heritage. But our culture wouldn’t be so multifaceted one without our national beverage – Russian Vodka; it was not only an integral part of any festivity but a … Continued

This year Russia celebrates the 200th anniversary of the victory in the war of 1812 – victory, which became not only a part of Russian history, but also of Russian culture. On December 25, 1812 Emperor Alexander I issued the manifesto … Continued

Image from: Intarsia A treasure trove of precious items which were hidden on the eve of the Bolshevik Revolution was discovered by the construction company Intarsia last week in St Petersburg. The amazing collection was hidden in a secret room … Continued

The History of Maslenitsa, or Pancake week has its roots deep in Russian antiquity. It is both a religious and folk holiday that celebrates both the coming of Spring and the beginning of Lent. As meat was forbidden for Orthodox … Continued

Mikhail Lomonosov: A Universal Genius of Russia. In 2011, the world marked the 300th anniversary of the birth of Mikhail Lomonosov, who was born on November 8, 1711, in the village of Denisovka near Arkhangelsk. The son of an illiterate … Continued

A new exhibition has opened at the Artillery Museum in St. Petersburg titled “Animals in War” and promises to bring a new view to war and the ways in which animals were used for various purposes throughout history. The exhibition … Continued

October 27, 2011 – Technical inventions of renaissance genius are on display in the Artillery Museum: you are welcome to come with children and see, touch, and take pictures. The interactive exhibition runs through the January 10, 2012. The multiple … Continued

The best two hundred photos from the annual World Press Photo journalism award will be on display until September 15th in St Petersburg at Loft Project Etazhi (Ligovsky Prospekt 74). The exhibition makes its way around the world, captivating audiences … Continued