New Year in St. Petersburg

The short northern summer is replaced by the winter tourist season, which lasts from November to March. Petersburg It is famous for its white nights, but there are many connoisseurs of the beauty of the city in winter. In all its glory, albeit short-lived, appears "white day". Only the multicolored facades of buildings flash among the black and white fences of the gardens, shimmering in the black lace of trees. Heavy lush sky softens the severity of classic forms, garlands of icicles and snow caps adorn the roofs of palaces. Surprised look ancient statues in the Summer Garden and on the roof of the Hermitage, immersed in fluffy snow.
No less beautiful city at night. The city center is dotted with New Year decorations and lights, a special cold blue of the St. Petersburg night contributes to a good perception.

Frequent guest in the city becomes fog, it does not allow you to see the opposite bank of the Neva and it seems that the “Northern Venice” was absorbed by the sea element. But suddenly you notice that the rivers and canals of the city, even the Neva, are already bound by ice. St. Petersburg is full of secrets and mysteries in winter transformed into a fabulous city, especially on New Year's Eve. Entire families, friendly companies, St. Petersburgers leave their homes after a festive dinner and rush to the Palace Square and the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, where concert venues are arranged every New Year's Eve. Residents of the city together celebrate the New Year, dance and sing, admire the salute launched from the Peter and Paul Fortress. All night on the Strelka lights on the Rostral columns, on the Palace square open skating rink.
But the festive mood is felt not only here, all the streets sparkle with decorations, elegant Christmas trees rise in the squares and streets, in many places New Year's fairs are arranged. The largest is on Ostrovsky Square, opposite the Alexandrinsky Theatre.
St. Petersburg is an amazing city in all seasons, but on New Year’s Eve you can feel its special spirit of friendliness and openness.

Guide to St. Petersburg by Baboshyna Tatiana Valeryevna

Photo from http://serafim.com.ru/site/nstr 706.html

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• Chinese whims of the Russian Empress
• Why do we love Petersburg so much?
• Griffin Tower

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• Sanatoriums of St. Petersburg
• Restaurants St. Petersburg
• Bars St. Petersburg
• Cafe St. Petersburg
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• Hotels in St. Petersburg
• St. Petersburg Guides
• Museums of St. Petersburg
• Travel agencies St. Petersburg
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• Photo Gallery St. Petersburg