The roots of this holiday go deep into the 18th century when Empress Elizabeth of Russia signed the petition to establish Moscow State University (1755). Accidently this event coincided with St. Tatiana’s Day (January 25) and this became the premise…
This day has become a part of vast May celebrations that actually consist of 2 holidays: International Workers’ Day and Victory Day. In Russia these holidays and days preceding or following them are usually the days-off and so this period…
Shrovetide in Russia (or Maslenitsa) is one of the most cheerful and popular holidays all over the country. The major part of the celebration takes part on last Sunday before the Great Lent though the festivity lasts all the preceding…
Originally the holiday marks the first mass draft to the Red Army in 1919. Its aim was to honour all the people who served in the army, both men and women. But nowadays it is considered to be more like…
The Old New Year is a traditional Russian holiday that takes place on January 14. It is celebrated by the Julian Calendar, according to which the beginning of the new year was shifted. Though the holiday is informal it is…
The Bronze Horseman is a statue of Peter the Great. In Russian language it has also received the name of the Copper Horseman (though being made of bronze) thanks to Alexander Pushkin’s poem, which is according to our director of…
St. Michael’s Castle is situated in the historic centre of St. Petersburg. It is one of the most significant architectural monuments of the XVIII century. It has become the only prominent architectural achievement during the Paul’s I reign. Paul I…
Its story began in XVIII century with the foundation of St. Petersburg and took two centuries to become what it is today. At Peter I times there was a post and animal yards. The latter had such exotic animals as…
Vasilievsky Island was originally planned by Peter the Great as the center of the city. He considered several projects for the site during his reign, but the development was delayed, because the island had difficulties with the connection to the…
We Teach Russian in the Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg. St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This status is given, first of all, due to architecture of the historic core of the city. There…