Wednesday, May 7
Plan that special day at Decor 2014, an international conference for wedding planners that begins today and ends tomorrow at the A2 Club on the Petrograd Side. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the event opening at 11 a.m.
Industry specialists will be on hand to give advice on how to create not only a memorable day for the bride and groom, but also an unforgettable experience for all in attendance.
Thursday, May 8
Jazz lovers get their chance to enjoy local and international ensembles during the international jazz festival 1Jazz.ru today at the Jazz Philharmonic Hall.
The music starts playing at 5 p.m. and tickets start from 200 rubles ($5.60) and can be purchased online or at the venue.
Friday, May 9
Celebrate Victory Day by reliving that moment in history when it was announced the war was over at the National Library of Russia’s “Spring 1945” fashion show.
The event will showcase outfits, recreated by fashion historian Megan Virtanen, showing the Soviet style after nearly four years fighting the bloodiest war in human history.
Saturday, May 10
The International Martial Arts Confederation East-West Open continues today and tomorrow and features combat in multiple disciplines between some of Russia and the CIS’ most talented fighters.
Sunday, May 11
Zenit St. Petersburg play their final home game of the 2013-14 season today against rivals Dynamo Moscow this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at Petrovsky Stadium on the Petrograd Side.
Tickets are still available for purchase through the team’s official website, at the stadium box office or in any of their merchandise stores found throughout the city.
Monday, May 12
One of Russia’s most famous bands in both the Soviet Union and after its collapse, Akvarium will be rocking out this evening at the A2 club on the Petrograd Side tonight at 8 p.m.
Tickets are still available but are pricey, starting at 1,200 rubles ($33.60) and costing upwards of 5,000 rubles ($140).
Check out the final day of the military poster exhibition “We’re There,” giving St. Petersburg residents a chance to relive the propaganda utilized by the Soviet Union to inspire its people to take up arms against the German invasion.
Tuesday, May 13
Today is the final day to catch a glimpse of the Easter Gifts of the Imperial Family exhibit at the Peter and Paul Fortress.
The gifts exude the opulence of the tsarist era and are an enlightening look into the untold wealth of the former rulers of Russia. Tickets to the exhibit are 150 rubles ($4.20).