White Nights – is phenomena of nature and something special of Petersburg when tourists take delight and local people feel proud.
Petersburg White Nights usually last from 11th of June to 2nd of July. It has become a symbol of Petersburg and during that time there are different festivals, concerts, fireworks and Folklore shows which are held in the city on the open air.
In fact the secret of White Nights is not a mystery but a scientific fact. White nights are seen in those districts on Earth which are situated at the high latitudes more than 60'. Thank to its very northerly geographical location. There is a certain time in Petersburg when the sun doesn't go under the horizon deep enough for the sky to become dark. White nights are not actually white but they are like evening twilight. This picture is still very beautiful especially in Petersburg where there are 300 bridges and 20 ones are leaf bridges. Can you imagine the city itself during White Nights season surrounded by swing bridges? This time is famous among tourists coming to Petersburg to enjoy its splendid architectural ensemble in glamour of White nights. It is a great time for those in love and whose heart beat as one and for high School graduates. Feel that romantic atmosphere where life seems to be endless and consisting of only surprises, new discoveries and eternal love.
If you visit Russia on guided tours St.Petersburg you should choose White nights time and stay up all night otherwise you will miss all the joy. Watch loving couples walking along the river Neva and see the reflection of the White night sky in its transparent water or on the contrary go to pubs and night clubs to join a marry noisy company of local Russian people doing nothing in particular but getting a real pleasure of it simple feeling happy because they are still alive. Try to catch Russian spirit and feel yourself Russian here o the banks of the river Neva in the city which used to be Peter the great proud. Petersburg night life simmers. Streets, embankment and squares are seething with people. Music is everywhere. Petersburg air is full of joy, delight and romance in this time.
Start your evening with a light outdoor dinner in the city centre close to Nevsky prospect that joined a tonight boat tour on the Neva to get fresh Petersburg summer air and go dancing at famous Petersburg Night clubs. Don't miss the sun rising and return to your hotel early the following morning exhausted but full of wild excitement.
Make sure you will watch the bridges open. It is one of the traditions of the white Nights to watch big heavy Neva bridges lifting apart for ships going through. There is something inevitable about White Nights especially if you live in the suburbs or on Vasily Island. You start your journey to the White Nights and make sure you will end it being on the right side of the river to get back to your shelter otherwise you will have to stay in the heart of the city all night till the bridges are open again after crazy summer Petersburg nights as there is no other way to cross the river.
The most exciting holiday among school graduates “The Scarlet Sails” event. It is celebrated on 20th of June. Over a million people attend. The tradition is so for its spectacular fireworks and a huge water show including battles between dozens of boats full of pirates on the Neva River at the very heart of the city. The culminating moment of the event is the appearance of a massive ship with blood red sails. The Scarlet Sails show celebrating the end of school of young people about 17 who are ready to enter a new life of adults. The Beautiful Ship with Scarlet Sails sees them off symbolizing a very famous story of Assol and Grey by Alexander Grin.
White Nights have become a symbol of Mariinsky Theatre as well since 1993 when Valery Gergiev founded the colorful popular Stars of the white nights Festival. Now from June to July there are daily operas, ballets and classical concerts at the Mariinsky presenting Russian and international stars. If you are fond of ballet, opera and music and don't miss that glorious event.
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Martin Wynn
