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A historic venue for classical concerts.
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Chekhov to modern-day playwrights.
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Towards the end of the 17th century, Peter the Great invited foreign ballet instructors to teach in Russia. Since then, the art form has flourished in the country, which has produced stars like Anna Pavlova and Nureyev.
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Russians have long been famed for their love affair with gambling. However, a new law has been passed that will see all casinos banished to four special zones in the city by the middle of 2009. Head to the Astoria to try your luck.
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Although Soviet film was respected globally, the industry suffered in post-perestroika Russia. However, recent years have seen a real revival. There are a few cinemas along Nevskiy prospekt, such as Aurora Cinema at 60 and Crystal Palace at 72. The one at 57 is a good place to catch recent Russian releases.
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Russia’s outstanding composers include Prokofiev, Stravinsky and Dmitriy Shostakovich. The latter’s “Seventh Symphony” was performed in 1942 during the siege of the city, speakers turned defiantly towards Nazi lines.
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A classical music venue on the bank of the Fontanka river.
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Football is experiencing a boom in Russia. St Petersburg’s extremely popular local team, Zenit, currently play at the Petrovskiy Stadium .
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A great place for classical music.
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St Petersburg was the birthplace of some of Russia’s finest perestroika-era rock groups, including the enigmatic Kino. Venues like Fish Fabrique and Griboedov continue to host exciting new groups.
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