IMPOSSIBLE DREAM

St Petersburg youngsters from an English course were reaching for the unreachable star in an English-language production of "Man of La Mancha."

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Spanish masters glory in their restored home
After two-and-a-half years of hanging in temporary halls, 14 canvases by great Spanish painters from the 15th to 19th centuries are back in the rooms designed for them in 1851 by Leo von Klenze...

Tourney pits conductors against the best
St Petersburg is hosting 33 of the world's finest baton-wavers as they compete in the second International Prokofyev Competition for young conductors...

Balanchine ballet a triumph
After its triumphant Russian premiere last month, George Balanchine's abstract ballet "Symphony in C" will be gracing the Mariinsky stage once more this Friday...

Emigre cellist joins city's French connection

Historic Novgorod provides tranquil relief from city grind
That Novgorod is bypassed by the main rail route seems typical -- its history has been one of constant eclipse by surrounding cities. But on a weekend break in this tranquil ancient city it's easy to forget the bustle and grime of Moscow and St Petersburg.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Novgorod feast puts Petersburg in the shade