CULTURE & LIFESTYLE GUIDE

Little Drama Theater retakes stage
St Petersburg's Little Drama Theater reopened recently and is reclaiming its traditionally unusual role in theater...

Joseph Brodsky an exile by choice
St Petersburg's intellectual and political world have been quick to claim Brodsky as their own after his demise early this year, but Brodsky had many homes...

Local `Zikr' duet seeks musical Tibetan Nirvana
The sounds of Tibet will echo in the heart of St Petersburg as two local singers offer their interpretation of musical Nirvana...

Forget those clowns: send in the seven little penguins
Between March 23 and March 29, human performers taking part in a special children's show at the Dom Kino will be put in the shade by seven small penguins.

Beautiful Yalta offers potent mix of history and relaxation
Yalta has long been known as a haven for millions of Soviets from the rigors of everyday life. Aside from its numerous spas and sanatoriums, this historic city offers the natural beauty of majestic mountains extending to the shore of the Black Sea...

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Petersburg Gig Guide

Rock & Jazz Venues

Classical Program

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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Maria's dockside air a winner
If you are looking for a meeting place with a difference your ship has come in. Down on the Neva lies the Cafe Maria, with a wood panelled ward-room atmosphere -- which is not difficult to create given that that is exactly what it is.