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Mariinsky(Kirov) opera house
Mariinsky(Kirov) opera house The opera and ballet companies are famous the world over. The repertoire includes such classics as Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin" and "Swan Lake" and works by Mozart, Verdi and Rossini. Other popular productions are Massenet's ballet "Manon" and the operas "Don Juan" by Mozart, "War and Peace" by Prokofiev and Wagner's "Das Rheingold". The latest productions are Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" (with scenery by Mikhail Shemyakin), Puccini's "La Boheme" and Verdi's "Macbeth".
Address: Teatralnaya square, 1   see map
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Mussorgsky opera house
Mussorgsky opera house St. Petersburg's second largest musical stage, whose repertoire includes world classics of opera and ballet. Among the works in the programme are Borodin's "Prince Igor", Verdi's "La Traviata" and "Requiem", Rossini's "The Barber of Seville", Bizet's "Carmen".
Address: Iskusstv square, 1   see map
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Hermitage theatre
Hermitage theatre. Click to enlarge photo The theatre was designed by the architect Giacomo Quarenghi and was constracted between the years of 1783-1787. It was originally used as Catherine the Greats personal theatre. It is located on the corner of the Palace Embankment and the Winter Canal Embankment.
The Hermitage Theatre is an outstanding architectural monument of the russian classicism of the 1780 sun. And in fact the theatre is one of the best Chamber music theatres in the world. The Hermitage theatre is presently used as the lecture hall for the State Hermitage Museum and as the stage for the ballet perfomances, chamber music recitals, and opera perfomances.
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Address: Dvortsovaya Embankment, 32   see map
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The Philarmonia
The Philarmonia Saint-Petersburg philarmony is the oldest in Russia, it is about 200. Its history from Petersburg philarmonical society, created in1802. In 1824 it organized a world premier of Beethoven's "Ceremonial mass".
The hall of the present philarmony was built in 1839 by the architect P.Zhako (K.Rossi designed the facade) for the Gentry Society of Petersburg.
A first-class acoustics hall, placing more than 1500 people, since 40's of last century has become a centre of musical life of Petersburg.

Address: Michailovskaya street, 2   see map
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Musical Comedy and Ballet theatre
Musical Comedy and Ballet theatre Leningrad State Musical Comedy Theatre came to life in summer 1929 as a merge of two theatrical companies: one from Kharkov and one from Leningrad.
Repertoire of the theatre relies more on classical ballet, classical and modern operetta. Ballet company consists mainly from graduators of famous Vaganova Academy of Russian ballet.
Address: Italyanskaya street, 13   see map
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Tatchkine ballet theatre
Tatchkine ballet theatre The theatre was founded in 1994 Konstantin Tachkin and represents the theatre of classical ballet. It is a unique private theatre, developing the traditions of Russian classical ballet and in able to complete with the famous state theatres.
The theatre dancers - are certificated specialists of the famous Vaganova Academy of Russian ballet.
The theatre cooperates with leading Russian decoration and costume designers: Vycheslav Okunev ("Giselle", "Don Quixote"), G.Soloviev and S.Pastuch (" Swan lake", "The Nutcracker", "Gala - concert of classical ballet", "Diamonds", "The Sleeping Beauty".
All mentioned performances are based on classical choreography and on original music versions. Usually the theatre performs with orchestra accompaniment.
Address: Liteyny Prospekt, 20   see map
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Imperial ballet theatre
Imperial ballet theatre Imperial Theatre on the Fontanka is such an integral part of Saint Petersburg as the Hermitage, Russian Museum, the Admiralty, the Peter and Paul fortress and the Bronze horseman.
Imperial Theatre on the Fontanka is one of the most beautiful theatres of Saint Petersburg. It is situated in the historical center of the city.
First performances of many drama compositions of Russian classics were staged at the Imperial Theatre on the Fontanka. A Great Russian actress M.G.Savina made her debut there. Foreign artistes on tour also performed there - famous Italian drama artists Eleonora Duze, omazo Salvini, Sandro Moissii; Theatre Comedi Frances with Zh.Munne-Sully. Great Sara Bernar performed at the Theatre on Fontanka.
On the Emperor stage the Italian opera of Gelsingfor theatre performed, the great Italians M.Battistini, L.Mazini, D.Anselmi Sany, brilliant Isidora Dunkan danced.
Address: Fontanka embankment, 65   see map
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Alexandrinsky ballet theatre
Alexandrinsky ballet theatre The first directors of the theatre were Sumarokov and F.Volkov. The rising popularity of the Petersburg Drame Troupe made the government to start the construction of a special building, where the theatre has got the title Alexandrinskiy. The best performances of Russian and foreign dramatic art were staged there; the best actors performed: V.Karatygin, A.Martynov, E.Semionova, V.Strelkaya, P.Strepetova, V.Asenkova, M.Dalskiy, M.Savina, V.Kommisarzhevskaya, V.Davydov, Y.Yurjev, E.Korchagina-Alexandrovskaya.
The troupe has been aged since 1756. In that hall Pushkin, Belinskiy, Turgenev and Blok used to sit and performances. Here Ostrovskiy came to the spectators applauses after the premieres of almost all his plays. Chekchov was happy here at the performance of his "Ivanov". Hundreds of other noble people whose names decorate Russian history were the fans of the art of this theatre.
Life of many generations is connected with the theatre, crowned with Apollo's carriage and stood out even among the architecturical luxury St-Petersburg by its strict and great beauty.
Address: Ostrovskogo square, 2   see map
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Smolny cathedral concert hall
Smolny cathedral The state concert and exhibition hall "Smolny Cathedral" is located in a former cathedral for all educational institutions. It is the main building of an unique architectural ensemble, the former Smolny Cathedral having been built by the architect Francesco Bartholomeo Rastrelli. Nowadays it is under the aegis of UNESCO.
In 1989 concert and exhibition hall was founded in Smolny cathedral building. Within a short period of time the hall became widely popular. A chamber choir was founded under the auspices of Smolny Cathedral. Its repertoire is extensive and diverse ranging from the works by the Russian and Western composers to Russian folk songs. Parts of the choir's repertoire are presented on a CD recorded in 1994. The choir will continue with its recordings as they are very much sought after in St.-Petersburg as well as at engagements abroad. Famous symphony and chamber orchestras, renown vocalists and dancers as well as children choirs appear in the wonderful white-pillared hall of Smolny Cathedral.
Address: Rastrelli Ploshad, 3, building 1   see map

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Folk dance theatre
Art-Center NikolayevskyArt-Center "Nikolayevsky". Daily folk show, performances by some of Russia's best folk singers and dancers. Visitors are ceremoniously welcomed on the main staircase by a string quartet. The Nikolayevsky Palace is a jewel in the crown of St. Petersburg architecture, built in the nineteenth century by A.Stakenschneider for Grand Duke Nikolai, son of Tsar Nicholas I. There is also a picture gallery and an exhibition of folk handicrafts. Delicious Russian appetizers served.
Address: Truda (Labour) Square, 4   see map

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St.Petersburg State Circus
St.Petersburg State Circus St.Petersburg Circus is one of the leading spectacular circuses of the country. It is here that the pantomimes, topic performances and performances for children are created. Among the most significant productions one should mention the three part review "Parade Allais" dedicated to the 100-jubilee of Leningrad Circus (1977), the date being the occasion to reward the Circus with the Order of Peoples' Friendship; fairy pantomime "Ruslan and Ludmila" (1979); the circus play "The Most Joyful Day" after A.P. Chekhov's story "Kashtanka" (1985). Among the latest productions noteworthy are "Masters 13" (1993). "Guarantee of Success" (1994), "Circus Jockey and Queen of the Arena"(1995), "Today Here, Tomorrow There" (1997), plays for children "Do Not Touch Le Monti" (1994), "We Do Know These Tales" (1996), "Take the Bull by the Horns", "House without Corners" (1997) etc.
Address: Fontanka Embankment, 3   see map
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The Concert Hall "Carnaval" (Anichkov Palace) (folk show)
The Concert Hall "Carnaval" (Anichkov Palace) The Concert hall "Carnaval" is located in the very center of St.-Petersburg in the Nevsky prospect in a complex of the old buildings of the Imperial Anichkov Palace. Professional folkloric ensembles are known in many countries all around the world. Their quantity vary from 70 up to 100 actors (dancers, singers, musicians) performing on the stage of the Concert hall "Carnaval". By means of music,dances and songs they will acquaint you with treasures of the national art of Russia, its cultural traditions. In support of the large Russian folk orchestra you will listen to the worldwide songs: "Katusha", "Kalinka", "Moscow evenings" and many others. In whirlwind of bright folk costumes dancers will present their skills. The creative range of dances is wide: beauty of smooth lines in the lyrical maiden round dances, sparkling humor of genre dances, fascinating spirit Cossack dances with amazing acrobatic tricks of the executors - men. And altogether is an unforgettable sensation of a holiday! The program consists of 2 parts for 45 minutes each. During the interval of 15 minutes you will enjoy the real Russian treat of vodka, caviar, and champagne served in special Russian "Hohloma" style. The entrance of tourist buses is possible from the Nevsky prospect and parking is available in the territory of the Palace complex at the entrance to the Concert hall. Your impression from staying in Russia will not be completed, if you do not visit the genuine folklore show.
Address: Nevsky Prospect, 39   see map
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Neva river boat trip
Neva river boat trip Saint-Petersburg is fairly called "North Venice". The walking along its rivers and canal is a beautiful and interesting trip. Wonderful, often unexpected sights of the famous architectural ensembles are open to you. Frankly speaking, Petersburg should be seen from water - it's difficult to find something more beautiful somewhere. There are some piers in the centre of the city where you can start you travelling from.

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World-known music festival "The Stars of the White Nights". Artistic director - Valery Gergiev (Mariinky (Kirov) Opera and Ballet)World-known music festival "The Stars of the White Nights".
Artistic director - Valery Gergiev (Mariinky (Kirov) Opera and Ballet)

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