SAINT-PETERSBURG DIGEST July 2017

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Dear Friends,

The midsummer is the best time for going out of town. Even if there’s the rain, people are trying to find a timeslot to get away and spend some time in nature or even to swim. But the ones that stay in the city shouldn’t be disappointed - there are lots of different events going on. So, let’s take a look at them. Depeche Mode, Imagine Dragons and Usadba Jazz concerts will prove that July is a true month of musical festivals and big concerts. Opera lovers will be fascinated by the gala-concert “Viva-Mozart” which fully consists of the main operas of the famous author. And the Ballet fans should definitely attend “Up & Down” ballet by Boris Eifman. Don’t miss your chance to discover new sides of Van Gogh’s and Edvard Munch’s lives in the new form of video-exhibition this month. Cinema chapter will please those who were waiting for “Dunkirk”, the latest movie by Christopher Nolan and “The Dark Tower”, which is the latest screen adaptation of Stephen King novel staring Matthew Mcconaughey. Water, sand sculpture and architectural festivals will keep your kids outside and busy. The rainy days can be spent while watching “Despicable Me 3” which has just come out. The Cover Story of this month will tell about The Peterhof State Museum-Reserve. This is another must-see place that will definitely amaze you by its beautiful fountains, sculptures and architecture.

We already made Saint-Petersburg easy for you. Now it’s time to go out and have fun! Your Intermark Relocation Team

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Marjorie Barnes Jazz

Marjorie Barnes has made a name for herself as a world-class singer and actress, with starring roles on Broadway in the musicals Hair and Dreamgirls. In the mid 70’s she worked as the lead vocalist in the renowned soul group The Fifth Dimention; touring and recording with them for two years. She has worked alongside such artists as Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr., Billy Eckstein, Marcus Miller and Mel Lewis.

Date: July 4 Time: 8:00 pm Venue: Hi-Hat Location: Aptekarsky pereulok 4, m. Petrogradskaya Price: 600 - 1200 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 441-20-30 Link: www.equinoxjazzquintet.com

Depeche Mode Rock, Synthpop

Depeche Mode doesn’t need an introduction. It is a world acclaimed band that sold millions of their albums and performed lots of unforgettable live-shows. Depece mode occupies a unique place among the constellation of synthpop acts that emerged from the UK post-punk scene around three decades ago. “Spirit”, released on 17 March 2017 through Columbia Records, is their fourteenth studio album. As is tradition following a new album, Depeche Mode are setting off on a global “Spirit” tour, with a stop in Saint-Petersburg on July 13.

Date: July 13 Time: 7:30 pm Venue: Saint Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex Location: prospekt Yuriya Gagarina 8, m. Park Pobedy Price: 3500 - 20000 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 670-91-19 Link: www.depechemode.com

Imagine Dragons Rock

Imagine Dragons is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. They have won two American Music Awards for Favorite Alternative Artist, a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, five Billboard Music Awards, and a World Music Award. In May 2014, the band was nominated for a total of fourteen different Billboard Music Awards, including Top Artist of the Year and a Milestone Award, which recognizes innovation and creativity of artists across different genres. Imagine Drag- ons have sold 9 million albums and 27 million singles worldwide.

Date: July 16 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Ice Palace Location: prospekt Pyatiletok 1, m. Prospekt Bolshevikov Price: 2200 - 8000 RUB Tickets: at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 718-66-20 Link: www.imaginedragonsmusic.com

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Mgzavrebi Rock

Mgzavrebi was established in 2006 by Gigi Dedalamazishvili and its initial staff included only three musicians. During these years the band has increased up to 15 members by now. Mgzavrebi is well known for their individual music style permeated with emotion, improvisation and is also filled with elements of folk as well as classical music. Mgzavrebi - is the embodiment of modern rhythms and authentic one of the most musical countries in the world.

Date: July 17 Time: 8:00 pm Venue: Dot Location: Kozhevennaya liniya 30, m. Vasileostrovskaya Price: 1600 RUB Tickets: at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (911) 236-04-84 Link: www.mgzavrebi.com

Usadba Jazz Festival

Usadba Jazz has long gone beyond only a good music and has become a favourite pastime for the whole family, where everyone can find something to their liking. There are shows of brass-ensembles in the lanes of the Estate, children playgrounds with trampolines and animators, fairs of gifts and designer goods, and a big variety of quality gastronomy from the best restaurants. A grandiose firework crowns the whole festival.

Date: July 29 Time: 2:00 pm Venue: Kirov Central Park Location: Yelagin ostrov 4, m. Staraya Derevnya Price: 1800 - 3500 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 430-09-11 Link: www.usadba-jazz.com

IP Orchestra. Rock Symphony Classical Music

At the time, as lead singer and writer of most of the arrangements of the world famous “Terem – Quartet” Igor Ponomarenko made the original classics – Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Prokofiev, etc. Now, the Maestro took up another classic – Rock Classics. It is no secret that fans of our rock bands millions from Kaliningrad to Kamchatka. Kinchev, Tsoy, Butusov, Shevchuk, Grebenshikov, and others, have become classics in his lifetime and their immortal rock hits appears in a new light and will shine with new colors in the bright version of IP Orchestra.

Date: July 19 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: The Alexandrinsky Theater Location: ploshad Ostrovskogo 6, m. Gostiny Dvor Price: 2300 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 312-15-45 Link: www.ip-orchestra.ru

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Viva-Mozart Opera

The St. Petersburg Chamber Opera presents a new concert programme of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The old Baroque theatre will host enchanting music of the great Austrian: arias, duets and scenes from popular Mozart operas including “Don Giovanni”, “Le nozze di Figaro”, “Die Zauberflöte” as well as rarely performed in Russia “La Clemenza di Tito” and “Così fan tutte”. The concert will feature The St. Petersburg Chamber Opera leading soloists.

Date: July 7, 20 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Saint-Petersburg Opera Location: ulitsa Galernaya 33, m. Admiralteyskaya Price: 1400 - 1700 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 312-39-82 Link: www.spbopera.ru

TheatreHD: Macbeth Opera

Star soprano Anna Netrebko created a sensation with her riveting performance as the malevolent Lady Macbeth, the central character in Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy. She is joined by Željko Lucic, who brings dramatic intensity and vocal authority to the title role of the honest gener- al driven to murder and deceit by his ambitious wife. The great René Pape is Banquo and Joseph Calleja gives a moving performance as Macduff.

Cast: Anna Netrebko, Rene Pape, Joseph Calleja Country: USA Language: Italian with Russian subtitles Date: July 11 Time: 7:30 pm Venue: Lenfilm Location: Kamenoostrovsky prospekt 10, m. Gorkovskaya Price: 900 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 991-25-02 Link: www.metopera.org

Up & Down Ballet

The ballet Up & Down is a tragic and bright chronicle of a person’s spiritual death. The story about how a dream of happiness turns into a disaster, and an externally beautiful and carefree life flowing to the rhythms of jazz – into a nightmare. The ballet’s main character – a charming socialite and talented psychiatrist – has everything to realize his gift and make a great academic career. However, in the world enslaved by money and dark instincts a true harmony is impossible.

Cast: Oleg Gabyshev, Lubov Andreeva Date: July 11 Time: 8:00 pm Venue: The Alexandrinsky Theater Location: ploshad Ostrovskogo 6, m. Gostiny Dvor Price: 2000 - 7000 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 312-15-45 Link: www.alexandrinsky.ru

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TheatreHD: La Boheme Opera Imagine a meeting of two old friends who have not seen each other for 20 years. Both have suc- ceeded professionally, and they end up reminiscing about their youth in the attic. And meanwhile - here they are - as young revolutionaries, today successful and fulfilled, reminiscing about their youth. It’s the sweetest feeling when you see yourself 20 years earlier, full of hope or hopelessness. La Bohème is a gem of late 19th century lyrical psychological opera. It follows the traditions of Verdi’s La Traviata.

Cast: Davie Giusti, Konstantin Suchkov, Edwin Crossley-Mercer Country: Russia Language: Italian with Russian subtitles Date: July 18 Time: 7:30 pm Venue: Formula Kino Galeria Location: Ligovsky prospekt 26/38, m. Ploshad Vosstaniya Price: 900 RUB Phone: +7 (812) 676-77-76 Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue Link: www.permopera.ru

French Kiss from Bize Lizu Musical, Show Bize Lizu dancers will show the audience-stunning acts accompanied by enchanting beautiful music. Dashing cabaret with breath-taking dance of beautiful girls will make you think about Paris and its famous Moulin Rouge. During the entire performance the actors will amaze you with rich handmade costumes, sparkling with Swarovski gems and airy feathers. Bize Lizu always gives a unique colorful performance with great choreography and skillful acting. Bize Lizu invites everyone to the world of beauty, elegance and real French chic.

Date: July 8, 22 Time: 7:30 pm Venue: Music Hall Location: Aleksandrovsky park 4, m. Gorkovskaya Price: 600 - 1500 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, at the box offices or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 232-92-01 Link: musichallspb.ru

TheatreHD: Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approache Tragedy America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administra- tion, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. This new staging of Tony Kushner’s multi-award winning two-part play, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, is directed by Olivier and Tony award winning director Marianne Elliott (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and War Horse).

Cast: Andrew Garfield, Denise Gough, James McArdle Country: UK Language: English with Russian subtitles Date: July 18 Time: 7:30 pm Venue: Formula Kino Galeria Location: Ligovsky prospekt 26/38, m. Ploshad Vosstaniya Price: 900 RUB Phone: +7 (812) 676-77-76 Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue Link: www.ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk

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Firebird Descent Art Installation Installation Starting June 3, a giant Firebird will unfurl its massive tail across the sky over New Holland Island, as part of the latest project from the world-renowned artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics. Oc- cupying over 10,000 square meters of space in total, this installation will mark the city’s first public art work at this scale According to Patrick’s concept, this figure should recall the magical firebird from Eastern Slavic folklore, as captured through the sumptuous illustrations of Ivan Bilibin.

Date: till September 30 Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm (Mon - Thu), 9:00 am - 11:00 pm (Fri - Sun) Venue: New Holland Location: Naberezhnaya Admiralteyskogo Kanala 2, m. Admiralteyskaya Price: FREE Phone: +7 (812) 245-20-35 Link: www.newhollandsp.ru

Munch 150 Exhibition FIlm The exhibition is dedicated to the 85th birthday of Director Andrei Tarkovsky and the 80th birthday of the artist Dmitry Plavinsky. Among the exhibits 15 paintings and etchings Plavinsky from the collection of the AZ Museum and private collections. Unique documents, photos and videos from the archives will be exhibited for the first time.The program provides screenings not go out to rent the full version of the film «Andrei Rublev» and documentaries about the work of Tarkovsky and Plavinsky.

Date: till July 20 Time: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Open daily) Venue: New Space Moscow Location: Strastnoy bulvar 12, m. Chekhovskaya Price: 300 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue Phone: +7 (495) 694-63-94 Link: www.newspacemoscow.com

Dancers after dark Photography Jordan Matter, a Manhattan portrait photographer, is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Dancers Among Us, a collection of photographs of dancers in everyday situations around the world. The “Dancers After Dark” is his second photobook, which features images of nude dancers posing at nighttime in different public outdoor scenes across both the United States and Europe. The images are so breathtaking in composition and creativity that one would think the dancers posed in front of a green screen in a perfectly lit private studio.

Date: till September 3 Time: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Mon - Fri), 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Sat - Sun) Venue: Berthold Centre Location: ulitsa Grajdanskaya 13-15, m. Sadovaya Price: 350 RUB Tickets: at the venue Phone: +7 (981) 803-10-75 Link: www.dancersafterdark.com

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Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear Fashion, History Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art presents the great retrospective exhibition of underwear design from the 18th century to the present day. The show will display more than 200 examples of underwear for men and women, highlighting the enduring themes of innovation and luxury, from the custom-made, such as a rare example of home-made ‘stays’ worn by a working woman in England in the 18th century to pieces by designers including Agent Provocateur, Stella McCartney, Elie Saab, Dolce&Gabbana, Vivienne Westwood, Calvin Klein, Givenchy and other world known brands.

Date: till July 30 Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (Wed - Mon) Venue: Erarta Location: 29 liniya V.O. 2, m. Vasileostrovskaya Price: 350 - 500 RUB Tickets: at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 324-08-09 Link: www.erarta.com

Vincent Van Gogh - A New Way of Seeing Exhibition FIlm Made in collaboration with the experts at the Van Gogh Museum, the film marks both a major re-showing of the gallery’s collection and a celebration of the 125th anniversary of Van Gogh’s death. Experience the wonder of seeing Van Gogh’s legendary masterpieces on the big screen, in high definition, while specially invited guests, including world-renowned curators and art histori- ans, offer their interpretations and explanations of his work. With exclusive new research revealing incredible recent discoveries, the Van Gogh Museum has helped craft a cinema experience like no other. Country: UK Language: English with Russian subtitles Date: July 15 Time: 2:30 pm Venue: Lenfilm Location: Kamenoostrovsky prospekt 10, m. Gorkovskaya Price: 350 RUB Tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 991-25-02 Link: www.exhibitiononscreen.com

Center de gravite. The Force of Gravity Photography Eleven photographers from different parts of the world (Russia, France, Canada, and USA) have set themselves an ambitious goal – to create a photo portrait of Russia. With almost a hundred pictures, they composed a multifaceted image of one of the most mysterious countries in the world. Each photograph is accompanied by the author’s comments, which makes the portrait even more interesting. These texts and pictures, reflecting the most diverse aspects of the country’s life, merged into a large-scale project “Center de gravité. The Force of Gravity”.

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Dunkirk Drama, History Allied soldiers from Britain, Belgium, Canada, and France are surrounded by the German Army on the beaches of Dunkirk and evacuated in Operation Dynamo between 26 May and 4 June 1940, during the early stages of the Second World War. Nolan wrote the story with the intention to tell it from three perspectives – the air, land and sea. Efforts were made to create suspense solely through details, as the script contained little dialogue.

Director: Christopher Nolan Cast: Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Chris Pine, Kenneth Branagh Year: 2017 Language: English with Russian subtitles Venue: Avrora Location: Nevsky prospekt 60, m. Gostiny dvor Phone: +7 (812) 315-50-64 Price: 400 - 900 RUB Showtimes and tickets: at the venue

Rock & Roll Comedy Guillaume and Marion are married couple of actors. Not long ago, he was a young star, and en- joyed the lush life of fame. Now he’s 43, filming cheap TV shows, wearing whatever he finds, and the press has begun to hint that his career is coming to an end. One young actress finally defeats Guillaume. In her list of potential lovers, he’s only one place away from the bottom. Guillaume un- derstands that he has to turn his life around.

Director: Guillaume Canet Cast: Guillaume Canet, Marion Cotillard, Philippe Lefebvre Year: 2017 Venue: Formula Kino Galeria Location: Ligovsky prospekt 26/38, m. Ploshad Vosstaniya Price: 150 RUB Phone: +7 (812) 676-77-76 Showtimes and tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue

The Dark Tower Science Fiction, Fantasy This is the latest screen adaptation of the acclaimed book by Stephen King. Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), the last Gunslinger, is locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim (Matthew McCo- naughey), also known as the Man in Black. The Gunslinger must prevent the Man in Black from toppling the Dark Tower, the key that holds the universe together. With the fate of worlds at stake, two men collide in the ultimate battle between good and evil.

Director: Nikolaj Arcel Cast: Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor Year: 2017 Language: English with Russian subtitles Venue: Avrora Location: Nevsky prospekt 60, m. Gostiny dvor Phone: +7 (812) 315-50-64 Price: 400 - 900 RUB Showtimes and tickets: at the venue

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I Can Quit Whenever I Want Comedy Layoffs are beginning at the university, and a talented scientist finds himself among those without work. Along with his former colleagues – linguists, economists, anthropologists, chemists, and archaeologists – he decides to create a criminal gang in order to make money selling a new psy- chotropic drug. Success comes quickly, and the single problem he has to face is how to direct such a ragtag group. Sydney Sibilia’s Italian comedy hit, reminiscent both of “Breaking Bad” and Guy Ritchie’s films.

Director: Sydney Sibilia Cast: Edoardo Leo, Valeria Solarino, Valerio Aprea Year: 2014 Language: Italian with Russian subtitles Venue: Rodina Location: ulitsa Karavannaya 12, m. Gostiny Dvor Phone: +7 (812) 571-61-31 Price: 150 - 300 RUB Showtimes and tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue

Transformers: The Last Knight Action, Fantasy In Optimus Prime’s absence, war has broken out between humans and the Transformers. The mission to save the world falls to robot mechanic Cade Yeager an Autobot named Bumblebee, an English lord, and an Oxford professor. Together, they must find the reason why the Transformers are constantly returning to Earth, and the mystery takes them far into the past – to England, during the time of King Arthur. The fifth part in the fantasy franchise, dedicated to the Transformers’ origin story.

Director: Michael Bay Cast: Laura Haddock, Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins Year: 2017 Language: English with Russian subtitles Venue: Formula Kino Galeria Location: Ligovsky prospekt 26/38, m. Ploshad Vosstaniya Price: 250 RUB Phone: +7 (812) 676-77-76 Showtimes and tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue

Wakefield Drama Howard has a loving wife (Garner), two daughters, a prestigious job as a Manhattan lawyer, and a comfortable home in the suburbs. But inwardly he’s suffocating, and eventually he snaps and goes into hiding in his garage attic leaving his family to wonder what happened to him. He observes them from his window - an outsider spying in on his own life - as the days of exile stretch into months. Is it possible to go back to the way things were?

Director: Robin Swicord Cast: Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner, Beverly D’Angelo Year: 2016 Language: English with Russian subtitles Venue: Rodina Location: ulitsa Karavannaya 12, m. Gostiny Dvor Phone: +7 (812) 571-61-31 Price: 150 - 300 RUB Showtimes and tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue

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International Sand Sculpture Festival Sculpture Various sculptural compositions will be placed on the beach of the Peter and Paul Fortress from Naryshkin to the Trubetskoi Bastion. Right on the spot sculptors from Belgium, Germany, Canada, China, Taiwan, France will create unique works of art which will gather vast crowds of those wishing to admire them. For children there are special workshops where you will be able to learn about the basic principles of work over sand sculptures and, together with the masters, create figures from sand.

Date: till September 30 Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (Open daily) Venue: Peter and Paul Fortress Location: Peter and Paul Fortress beach, m. Gorkovskaya Price: 250 - 300 RUB Tickets: at the venue Phone: +7 (964) 327 18 63 Link: www.sandfest.ru

The Scarlet Flower Musical The Scarlet Flower is a Russian folk tale written by Sergey Aksakov. It is an adaptation of traditional fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. In Russia, Beauty and the Beast story is known mostly via Aksak- ov’s retelling. Nastenka, the main character, asks her good father to bring her a scarlet flower from his journey. One thing she doesn’t know: the flower belongs to a horrible beast.

Date: July 8 Time: 12:00 am Venue: Saint-Petersburg Youth Philharmonic Location: Bolshoy Sampsoniyevskiy prospekt 79, m. Lesnaya Price: 500 RUB Tickets: at the venue Phone: +7 (812) 295-42-67 Link: www.filspb.ru

Baby Weekend Festival Baby Weekend is project timed to the International Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. The whole family are welcome to visit various educational, sports, cognitive, consulting programs, entertain- ing art-sites, see and take part in various shows, master classes and performances. Here you will be able to learn about everything related to children and their versatile development from well- known speakers. Also, there will be the fair of goods and services for children and parents.

Date: July 8 Time: 11:30 am Venue: Primorskiy Park Pobedy Location: Krestovsky prospekt 23, m. Krestovsky Ostrov Price: 800 RUB Tickets: at the venue Link: www.babyfest2017.spb.ru

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Architectural Dacha Festival Architectural Dacha is an urban architectural festival and a camp where children and adults will become architects of urban change through practical classes in architecture and subject design, plein air, research and lectures. With the help of professional architects, joiners and artists, children will build the most ubeliveable objects from natural materials. Adults at this time will also have something to do: there will be a nice rest area, as well as painting lessons.

Date: July 22, 23 Time: 12:00 pm Venue: New Holland Location: Naberezhnaya Admiralteyskogo Kanala 2, m. Admiralteyskaya Price: FREE Phone: +7 (812) 971-05-10 Link: www.archdacha.ru

Despicable Me 3 Cartoon The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the An- ti-Villain League fires him. Instead, Gru decides to remain retired and travel to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. The reunited siblings soon find themselves in an uneasy alliance to take down the elusive Balthazar Bratt, a former 1980s child star who seeks revenge against the world.

Director: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker Year: 2017 Language: English with Russian subtitles Venue: Formula Kino Galeria Location: Ligovsky prospekt 26/38, m. Ploshad Vosstaniya Price: 250 RUB Phone: +7 (812) 676-77-76 Showtimes and tickets: afisha.yandex.ru, or at the venue

The Festival of Water Festival The Festival of Water is both a holiday and educational event. Many well-known environmentalists and environmental public associations will gather to popularise respectful, and caring attitude to water. Despite the serious scientific component, the festival remains a popular mass action with a lot of water entertainment. Water competitions, foam games, soap bubbles, fountains, recreation areas, an open-air cinema and other entertainments will not let anyone get bored.

Date: July 22, 23 Time: 12:00 pm Venue: LenExpo Location: Bolshoy prospekt V.O. 103, m. Primorskaya Price: FREE Phone: +7 (812) 275-57-97. Link: www.wp.kultura.spb.ru

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The Peterhof State Museum-Reserve

The Peterhof State Museum-Reserve is one of the most popular museums not only in Russia, but in the whole world. Even a few hours here are enough to feel the spirit of history, which still lives on and breathes in this magnificent place.

As a former residence of the Russian monarchs, Peterhof brings together the finest achievements in national and international cul- ture. This unique complex was created by outstanding architects, decorators and sculptors, whose spectacular works of art slot perfectly into the natural beauty of the coastal landscape. Peter the Great planned Peterhof as the residence of a sea king. This was to be his incarnation of Russia as a great European power, with a foothold on the shores of the world’s oceans, capable of competing with the finest Western courts — above all, with Versailles.

The architecture and decor of Peterhof reflects all the artistic styles of the past and the personal tastes and preferences of every Rus- sian monarch. One of the world’s most famous palace-park ensembles, Peterhof was virtually destroyed during the Second World War. The post-war resurrection of the entire complex was one of the finest chapters in the history of restoration in Russia. The present-day beauty of Peterhof is the result of decades of painstaking work by architects, painters and masters of decorative and applied art. Restoration work continues even to this day, in the Chapel Royal of the Grand Palace, which ought to be completed by May 2011. Today, the museum-reserve stretches across five hundred hectares of territory, embracing Strelna, Peterhof and Oranienbaum. Dot- ted with sparkling fountains, the Lower Park and Upper Gardens flow effortlessly into the shady and romantic glades of Alexandria, forming a unique fusion of regular and landscape parks. Every day, more than twenty museums — vastly different in their origins, ideas and contents — delight visitors with exciting new discoveries and the joy of their handsome treasures.

The Peterhof State Museum-Reserve is rightfully regarded as the “capital of fountains.” Included in the state register of most valuable cultural objects of the Russian Federation, Peterhof now bears the proud title of one of the “Seven Wonders of Russia.”

Location: Razvodnaya ulitsa 2, Peterhof Link: www.en.peterhofmuseum.ru

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Dear Friends,

There are 3 major ways to buy tickets for any kind of events in Moscow: book them online, purchase at the box office, or buy tickets directly at the venue. In this section, you will find short description for all these ways, pros and cons of them, and instructions that will ease-up the process of buying tickets and help you to discover more in Moscow!

Online

Off course, the most convenient and preferable way is to buy tickets online. There are ticket distributors, which sell whole variety of tickets but require commission, and there are venues that have an option of buying tickets online at their official sites. Below are the pros and cons of online way to do it.

Pros: -Convenience. You can choose from a variety of events and purchase tickets even from your smartphone. -English support. Some websites have English version. For others you can use instant translation add-ons for you browser (Chrome and Opera have this option build-in)

Cons: -Commission. You will need to pay 10% commission on every ticket. The exceptions are venue’s official sites, from where you can buy it commission free. -Lack of seats. The seating chart are not the same for all ticket distribution sites.

Here are our step-by-step instructions for online ticket distributors you saw on the pages of this particular digest.

Parter.ru is a branch of Eventim International - the worldwide ticket distribution site. This service has full English version, which makes it much easier to use.

Step 1 Go to www.parter.ru At the top of the right side there will be language selection button. Click on that button and choose “English”.

Step 2 In the search panel type the name of the performer, event or venue. Click on search to find it or choose the right suggestion from dropdown menu. You may also use the menu bar on the left side to do the search.

Step 3 Now you are on the event’s page. Here you can see some short information about it, check the overview, look at different venues that can host this event and read other people’s reviews. Click on “Tickets” to proceed with purchase. Back to content Ticket instructions

Step 4 On the “Tickets” page you can choose the price and the quantity of tickets which were preselected by the site in “Best seat booking menu”. But to choose more accurate you better click on “Seating chart booking” to search for your seat yourself.

Step 5 Here you should zoom in using “+” button (1), and choose the right seats you want (2). After that, click on “Add to shopping cart button” (3).

Step 6 On your “Shopping cart” page there is a timer (1) that shows the remaining time your tickets will be held. If the time will run out the ticket will become available to be purchased by other people too.

Below there is your ticket information. Please note that this kind of sites have commission or ticket service charge! Usually it is 10% out of total sum.

Next, choose the best shipping option for you in the menu below (2). In our example we chose “E-ticket” as the most popular option. Click on “Continue” button to proceed (3).

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Step 7 Type your Username and Password on the “Address” page (1) and click “Continue” (2).

If you are not registered yet, click on “I am new customer” or ”I want a guest login” blocks and provide your address and personal information.

Step 8 Select your payment type. In our example we chose “Credit card” as the most popular option.

Provide your credit card details (1) or other information if you chose other option. Click on “Continue to Verification” to proceed (2).

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Step 9 On top of your confirmation page you will see your order number.

The email with PDF version of your ticket will be sent to your mailbox shortly.

Don’t forget to print it! You will need to show that printed e-ticket at the event.

Yandex.Afisha displays offers from multiple ticket distributors on the venue's seating chart and recommends the best seats in each price range. It has a little English support but with our instruction you will be able to use it right.

Step 1 Go to afisha.yandex.ru On the very bottom of that page you will find a choose language button.

Step 2 Scroll back to top and type the name of the performer, event or venue (1). Click on suggestion from dropdown menu (2). You may also use the menu bar below to do the search.

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Step 3 Now you can zoom in and choose the seat (1). There are some seats marked with flags. Those are recommended as the best seats. The price of it will appear right next to the yellow button “Купить”/”Buy” (2). Click on that button to proceed.

Step 4 Next you will need to provide your personal information, email and phone number (1). No registration needed! To proceed click on the yellow button “Продолжить”/“Proceed” below (2).

Step 5 Check if the information in the right block is correct (1) Please note that this kind of sites have commission or ticket service charge! Usually it is 10% out of total sum. If it’s correct click on yellow button “Да, все верно”/”Yes, all is correct” below to proceed (2). If it’s not, click on the white button “Назад”/”Back” next to it.

Back to content Ticket instructions Step 6 Next fill up your credit card details (1). When you will be done, click on yellow button “Оплатить”/”Pay” below (2). On the opposite side from that button there is a timer that shows the remaining time your tickets will be held. If the time will run out the ticket will become available to be purchased by other people too.

Step 7 Congratulations! The email with PDF version of your ticket will be sent to your mailbox shortly. You can also click on “Скачать PDF”/”Download PDF” button to download it right away. Don’t forget to print it! You will need to show that printed e-ticket at the event.

Box offices There are lot of different box offices all around Moscow. Most of them look like kiosks with whole bunch of posters and playbills on them.

Pros: -Location. Usually, box offices are situated near metro stations, in the malls or at the main streets. -Variety. You are able to choose different events to attend and tickets for them at one place. -Practice Russian. You have possibility to increase your Russian language skill while communicating with the seller.

Cons: -Commission. For most events you will need to pay 5-15% commission on every ticket. -Cash only. Not all of the box offices have a purchase via credit card option. -Time. You will have to walk or drive there, which can be time consuming. Back to content Ticket instructions

Venues If you decided to go straight to a venue to get tickets, don’t forget to check opening hours of the ticket desk first, because it can differ from the rest of the building.

Pros: -Best price. Here you can buy tickets commission free. -Best seat. The venue’s ticket desk usually has the biggest amount of seats available, from which you can choose your best. -Practice Russian. Again, you have possibility to increase your Russian language skill while communicating with the seller.

Cons: -Cash only. Not all of the box offices have a purchase via credit card option. -Time. You will have to walk or drive there, which can be time consuming. Same time, you will be aware of the venue’s location.

Fraud alert: NEVER BUY TICKETS FROM HAND! It will save your money, time and nerves.

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Dictionary and phrasebook

This short dictionary and phrasebook will help you with buying tickets and getting around at the event itself.

Act Играть ig'rat Front row Первый ряд per'viy ryad Actor/Player Актер ak'ter Gangway/Aisle Проход pro'hod Actress Актриса ak'trisa Interval Антракт an'trakt Art Искусство iskuss'tvo Left side Левая сторона leva'ya sto'rona Back row Последний ряд posle'dniy ryad Music Музыка mu'zika Ballet Балет bale't Musician Музыкант mu'zikant Band Группа gru'ppa Concert tour Гастроли gastro'li Benoir Бенуар be'nuar Open Открыто otkri'to Book Забронировать zabro'nirovat Opening times Время работы vre'mya ra'boti Box Ложа lo'ja Opera-glasses Бинокль bi'nokl Box office Театральная teatra'lnaya Participant Участник u'chastnik касса ka'ssa Play Спектакль spe'ktakl Buffet Буфет bu'fet Play a role Играть роль Ig'rat rol Buy ticket Купить билет ku'pit bi'let Premiere/ Премьера prem'iera Cast Состав so'stav ispol'niteley First night исполителей Price Цена ce'na Check(in the Номерок nome'rok Rehearsal Репетиция repet'iciya cloakroom) Restricted view Места с me'sta s Children Дети de'ti ограничением ogra'nicheniem Cinema/Movies Кинотеатр kino'teattr видимости vidi'mosti Circus Цирк cirk Right side Правая сторона pra'vaya sto'rona Cloakroom Гардероб gar'derob Row Ряд ryad Closed Закрыто za'krito Scenery Декорации deco'racii Comedy Комедия come'diya Seat Место me'sto Concert Концерт con'cert Showtimes Афиша afi'sha Conductor Дирижер diri'jer Singer Певец pe'vec Date Дата da'ta Sold out Все билеты проданы vse bi'leti pro'dani Director Режиссер regi'sser Stage Сцена sce'na Drama Драма dra'ma Stage door Служебный вход slu'jebniy vhod Dress circle Бельэтаж belle'etaj Stalls Партер pa'rter E-ticket Электронный elek'troniy bi'let Syopsis Краткое kra'tkoe билет содержание soder'janie Encore Бис bis Theater Театр tea'atr Entrance Вход vhod Ticket Билет bi'let Event Мероприятие mero'priyatie Ticket delivery Доставка билетов do'stavka bi'letov Exhibit Экспонат ex'ponat Tragedy Трагедия tra'gediya Exhibition Выставка vi'stavka Upper circle Балкон bal'con Exit Выход vi'hod Venue Место проведения me'sto pro'vedeniya Exursion Экскурсия ex'kursiya Ticket return Возврат билета voz'vrat bi'leta

I want to buy one/two/ three tickets. Я хочу купить один/два/три билета. Ya ho’chu ku’pit o’din/dva/tri bi’leta. Do you have tickets for… У вас есть билеты на… U vas est bi’leti na… How much is the ticket? Сколько стоит билет? Skol’ko sto’it bi’let? Can I pay via credit card? Можно ли оплатить картой? Moj’no li o’platit kar’toy? Show me the seating chart please. Покажите мне схему зала пожалуйста. Po’kajite mne’she’mu za’la po’jalusta. Show me the best seats please. Покажите мне лучшие места пожалуйста. Po’kajite mne lu’chshie me’sta po’jalusta. I want to return my ticket? Я хочу вернуть билет? Ya ho’chu ver’nut bi’let.

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