From September 14th to September 15th, there will be a festival at Petergof for the closing of the fountains until next spring. The festival begins at 21:00 and is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Guests will see a massive multimedia show with the latest lighting and pyrotechnic technology. Along with this, surround sound and a laser show will give viewers a front row seat into the action of the War of 1812, promising to be an amazing spectacle. The scenes are to consist of: the burning of Moscow, court ball in 1812, the heroic battle, and the Battle of Borodino.

The event also will involve 600 people, consisting of an orchestra, choir, dance groups, and historical clubs. The ending of the festival will consist of a grand fireworks display that is intended to glorify the heroism of Russian soldiers and victory. The directors of this amazing event are Oleg Orlov (Chief Director- People’s Artist of Russia) and media director, Gleb Filshtinsky.

The admission to the park will be finished at exactly 21:00, so it is encouraged to come earlier in the day, so you can see the great festival. 

Ticket price- 500 rubles 

The Lower Garden box office is open already for pre-sale tickets. 

   

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