St. Petersburg
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We’ve compiled the best of the best in St. Petersburg - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Psychological drama reigns here. Most of the ballets in the repertoire of this internationally acclaimed troupe—one of the only professional...Read More
With a smattering of performances with English, French, and Italian subtitles, the MDT is home to one of the best theater companies in Russia...Read More
The names Petipa, Pavlova, Nijinsky, and Nureyev—and countless others associated with the theater and the birth of ballet in St. Petersburg...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesOne of St. Petersburg's best-kept secrets is its oldest concert hall, dating to the 1780s and presenting choral events as well as symphonic...Read More
Russia's oldest theater opened in 1756 and is one of the country's most elegant and comfortable. Its repertoire is dominated by 19th-century...Read More
An umbrella venue for a dozen experimental companies of various genres holds performances in its large hall and a variety of basements, attics...Read More
The former home of Prince Beloselsky-Belozersky, a rose-color neobaroque palace, has a large mirrored ballroom that hosts concerts. ...Read More
Known as BDT, this theater is one of the jewels in St. Petersburg's crown and with a repertoire that focuses on classics—from Chekhov and Ostrosky...Read More
One of the oldest continuously operating children's theaters in Russia began at the start of the 20th century. The theater has delighted generations...Read More
The theater is a bit out of the way but the symphony orchestra and puppet theater stage musicals and operas that both kids and adults can enjoy. ...Read More
Cultural Heritage Preservation Board. If you buy any artwork in St. Petersburg, ask the shop to provide you with the necessary documentation...Read More
International soloists and ensembles gather for the festival, usually held late September through early October. ...Read More
With 2,000 works by nearly 150 Russian artists on display, this mammoth five-floor complex is the country's largest contemporary art exhibition...Read More
On display here are changing exhibitions of work by contemporary artists, including paintings, graphics, and decorative art. There is also a...Read More
For chamber and vocal music, head to this small theater, part of the Shostakovich Philharmonic (it's just around the corner from the main hall...Read More
You'll find paintings, graphics, decorative art, and various jewelry items made by local craftsmen for sale here. ...Read More
This glorious and highly unusual theater in the Hermitage mainly hosts the St. Petersburg Camerata, a fine but often overlooked chamber ensemble...Read More
Lovers of contemporary classical music flock here to hear pieces written by its members—look for names such as Sergei Slonimsky, Boris Tishchenko...Read More
Chamber music concerts are held here in atmospheric salons. ...Read More
Inside the five floors of what was once a bakery are galleries, exhibition halls, and designer boutiques. This arts and cultural center gets...Read More
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