There will be a huge PILLOW FIGHT in St. Petersburg on June 10th at 12:30! Come and join in the fun, as it is always proved to be a success with a lot of people, and a lot of fun! There are some rules though to this event, but it makes it even better! 

The fight is going to happend beween those whose birthday falls on an odd day (the Team in Black) and those whose birthday falls on an even day (the Team in White). The Black team gathers at 12:30 at Kazansky Cathedral, whereas the White Time are expected to meet on Malaya Sadovaya Street.  During the pillow fight, everyone must remove all piercings, glasses, contact lenses, earrings, and everything else that could be of harm to others or yourself. Remember, the main goal of this event is to have fun, not hurt other people!!! The pillow should be soft (!!!), so it does not hurt anyone else.

Starting May 29th in St. Petersburg, water taxis will start to work around the city. There will be four different lines of travel for the water taxis. They will be on: the resort line, central line, coastal line, and Neva line. Also in June, a line to Kronshtadt will open. There will be a total of 20 different stops around the city.

The Cycling Parade of St. Petersburg will take place on May 20th! The bike rally will be for two hours long, and is organized by the “Lets Bike it” group. The bike rally will begin at Shpalernaya Street and finish at the Field of Mars in the center of the city. Cyclists will arrange length markers in the city center on May 20th to show how far they have ridden around the city. Participants must follow two main rules, do not rush, and ride in the right lane on the road. The parade is bound to attract attention of authorities and residents of the city, to show that the city is lacking the correct infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of cyclists in the city.

Come and celebrate City Day of St-Petersburg on a boat! The celebration of the founding of St. Petersburg is a great time to have fun with friends, enjoy several festivities around the city, and see a great fireworks display on a boat! With our deal, the boat trip will cost 41% off the original price! Spend this great holiday correctly, so that you will never forget the great experience of City Day in St. Petersburg! Our excellent deal on the boat is great for the family, a romantic evening, and a great time for a large company of your friends. Treat yourself to an amazing evening; celebrate the birthday of St. Petersburg the way it should be celebrated. Forget about all your problems for a day and see a truly amazing spectacle.

The main celebration of St. Petersburg’s foundation will be held from May 27th to May 29th. The great celebration of City Day will feature several great performances and host service famous artists around the city to commemorate the founding of St. Petersburg. 

St. Petersburg residents and visitors will become participants in a large-scale citywide festival. There will be a great open-air international jazz festival, circus program, music, live performances, dance, and theatre performances around the center of the city. Also the City Day holiday will have skateboarders, and other extreme sport action. Military bands will provide music also, to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed.

The Grand Peterhof Spa Hotel is offering a great deal from today until May 30th. The great deal is the following: a 50% discount for two (!!!) people for two hours in the spa zone. The original price is 2000 rubles, but you can take the deal for 1000 rubles for two! It is a steal, as the spa rooms in the hotel are world class. Peterhof is one of the most beautiful places in Russia, a true royal town in the Old Russian Empire.

The International Festival of 3D paintings on asphalt will take place from June 30th to July 1st. The even called, “Colors of St. Petersburg”, is the first major event in Russia of this kind, dedicated to the creation of three-dimensional drawings on asphalt. Each visitor will be able to draw, as well as to learn how to draw from more than 30 artists. These 30 artists will compete for an opportunity for the Festival of 3D drawings in Italy.

NIGHT OF MUSEUMS is an annual event dedicated to the International Day of Museums. St. Petersburg’s museums, large and small, traditionally open their doors to visitors in the evening and all night long in honor of this event. The museums prepare a special program that follows like this: a daylong special exhibition, concerts, performances, author tours, master classes, and historical reenactment.

One of the most popular holidays in Russia is VICTORY DAY. Every May 9th, all of Russia celebrates the day of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. The country shows respect in many ways to the great suffering, courage, and heroes of the war. The most popular way of showing respect is wearing the orange and black St. George’s ribbon. The main ceremonial event 2012 in St. Petersburg and all of Russia is scheduled for May 8th and 9th.

Everyone! Come and see an event of a lifetime, as on May 9th, Russia will celebrate Victory Day! In St. Petersburg, there will be an awesome parade and festival on Nevsky Prospect and on Palace Square. The celebration will be from the morning until the night, and perhaps the most beautiful event will be in the evening, a fireworks display over the Neva River. 

St-Petersburg Guide is offering a great deal this Victory Day for everyone to witness the great celebration of St. Petersburg. The deal we are offering is 900 rubles for 2 tickets, and 550 rubles for 1 ticket to this amazing event. That is a 44% discount!! Already over 2,000 people have ordered tickets. It will be a great party and celebration, as Victory Day is one of the most significant holidays in Russia.