Events in St.-Petersburg

Historical Reenactment Of Ceremonies at The Peterhof State Museum

The world-famous palace, fountain and park ensemble of Peterhof is an outstanding landmark of Russian artistic culture of the 18-19th centuries. Founded in the very beginning of the eighteenth century by Emperor Peter the Great not far from his new northern capital St Petersburg, Peterhof was intended to become the most splendid official royal summer residence. Credit for its creation should go to a great number of eminent architects, artists, and anonymous folk craftsmen. Its wonderful parks, 176 fountains of various forms and styles and four cascades, majestic palaces, numerous gilded statues of ancient gods and heroes, remarkable collections of sculpture, painting and works of the minor arts make Peterhof a veritable gem of art, often called "Capital of Fountains", unique in the world. After 1917 the Peterhof ensemble was taken into state custody and turned into architecture and art museum. Nowadays, due to the unforgettable beauty of its fountains, parks and palaces, Peterhof has become the most attractive for numerous Russian and foreign visitors suburban royal park and palace ensemble of the northern Russia's capital. July 12 -Snt's Peter and Paul Celebration. Religious procession. Concert of Church Music July 13 -Celebrations Dedicated to the Birthday of Empress Alexandra Fydorovna July 23 -The Wind Plaything — Festivities Dedicated to the Favorite Italian Greyhound of Catherine the Great August 7 -Celebration of the Russian Navy Victory in the Battles of Gangoot and near Grengam Island August 12 -Celebrations Dedicated to the Birthday of Tsarevich Alexey August 14 -Blessing of the Waters and Trophies of War. Church rites and military ceremonies August 27 -Celebration of the Samson Fountain