ATTENTION!!! LATEST UPDATE: The City Day Firework Show is Cancelled 

As part of the City Day celebration, there is an astonishing fireworks display that lights up downtown St. Petersburg. The show is best seen from the bridges of downtown St. Petersburg or from the embankments that surround the Neva River. But the ultimate way to see the show is to go up and down the Neva River on a boat. Everyone this year will be able to board a comfortable boat to travel along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg! The event lasts for two hours and the culmination of the evening will be a fireworks display. Price: 700 RUB if purchased no later than May 25th. In case a ticket is purchased on May 26th, the price will be 750-800 rubles. 

If you are coming to St. Petersburg and do not know what to do with your four-legged friend, then these "hotels" are for you:

We have for you a great idea for a souvenir or a gift, a magnificent silk scarf featuring the beautiful St-Petersburg!!

From July 18th until August 31st, there is a great sand sculpture festival at the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Dozens of teams from around the world has gathered on the beach of the Peter and Paul Fortress in order to create something unimaginable. When looking at the sculptures, it is hard to believe that everything is really made of sand.

From September 12-15, there will be a huge art festival on Liteniy Prospect in the heart of St. Petersburg. The art festival will feature street art and the aim of the festival is to create a metaphorical urban like garden. The site will be selected courtyards and walkways along Liteniy Prospect. The festival will feature also artists, writes, mini-gardens, and performances.

Today, on May 18th, the Russian museum will be free to the public.

On the occasion of the annual International Festival - "Night of the Museums" entry to all branches of the Russian Museum will be free. Citizens and guests of our city will be able, from 10:00 to 18:00, to visit:

Today, May 18 at the Tavricheskiy garden, there will be an outdoor cinema! The cinema will be working for 5 days and residents and visitors will be able to see the St. Petersburg, Russian, and foreign films about nature, children's animated films and paintings on environmental issues.

On July 19th to July 20th the Trinity Bridge will turn into a giant movie screen on which cartoons will be shown. The event will take place simultaneously in St. Petersburg and Amsterdam. The viewers be able to see a program consisting of short animated films in which is using "Multivision" in two different cities.

Enjoy a great evening in the Café-Bar USSR with a 50% discount for a tea party, board games, and movies on a large projector! This deal only happens about one time a year so come and enjoy! Come and have some candy, play bingo, chess, and enjoy some tea with friends while playing board games. There are always interesting people at the café and this deal lasts until May 26th, 2013.

Starbucks Saint Petersburg Russia Locations:

Starbucks Nevsky Center (Stockmann shopping center) - open since  15.12.2012