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Fans Celebrate as Russia wins Ice Hockey World Cup

Fans blocked off traffic across Palace Square celebrating a victory in the Ice Hockey World Cup after beating Slovakia 6-2.

by meel in Russia on 21/05/2012

Sports

Fans block Palace Square in Ice Hockey World Cup Victory Celebrations

Fans blocked off traffic across Palace Square while celebrating victory in the Ice Hockey World Cup after beating Slovakia. Police attempted to...

by Anastasia Andreeva in Russia on 21/05/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Freestyle motorcross stars perform aerobatics

Aerobatics motor-freestyle show showcases world-renowned stars from the world of freestyle motorcross. The participants take part in performing...

by Anastasia Andreeva in Russia on 20/05/2012

21/05/2012 - Fans Celebrate as Russia wins Ice Hockey World Cup - Russia - Fans blocked off traffic across Palace...
21/05/2012 - Fans block Palace Square in Ice Hockey World Cup Victory Celebrations - Russia - Fans blocked off traffic across Palace...
20/05/2012 - Freestyle motorcross stars perform aerobatics - Russia - Aerobatics motor-freestyle show...
20/05/2012 - Folklore performance held at annual Night of Museums - St. Petersburg - Russia - 'Night of Museums', an annual...
19/05/2012 - Open-air 'Legends of Norwegian Vikings' at Peter and Paul Fortress - Russia - The Legends of Norwegian Vikings...
19/05/2012 - Arrows Street Fighting Challenge in St. Petersburg - Russia - The Arrows Street Fighting Challenge in...
18/05/2012 - Viking Festival held in St. Petersburg - Russia - A Viking Festival is held in St....
17/05/2012 - Rainbow Flashmob in Russia countered by anti-gay rights radicals - Russia - The LGBT community carries out the...
15/05/2012 - Grigory Yavlinsky visits protest camp at St. Isaac's Square - Russia - Yabloko Party leader Grigory Yavlinsky...
15/05/2012 - Meeting of All-Russia political party 'Cultural Russia' - Russia - Members of an initiative group seen...

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Fans Celebrate as Russia wins Ice Hockey World Cup

Sports

Fans Celebrate as Russia wins Ice Hockey World Cup

Fans blocked off traffic across Palace Square celebrating a victory in the Ice Hockey World Cup after beating Slovakia 6-2.
by meel, on 21st of May 2012
Fans block Palace Square in Ice Hockey World Cup Victory Celebrations

Sports

Fans block Palace Square in Ice Hockey World Cup Victor...

Fans blocked off traffic across Palace Square while celebrating victory in the Ice Hockey World Cup after beating Slovakia. Police attempted to prevent excited fans from remaining on th...
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 21st of May 2012
Folklore performance held at annual Night of Museums - St. Petersburg

Arts & Entertainment

Folklore performance held at annual Night of Museums - ...

'Night of Museums', an annual event observing the International Day of Museums, is celebrated. Museums large and small traditionally open their doors to visitors in the evenin...
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 20th of May 2012
Freestyle motorcross stars perform aerobatics

Arts & Entertainment

Freestyle motorcross stars perform aerobatics

Aerobatics motor-freestyle show showcases world-renowned stars from the world of freestyle motorcross. The participants take part in performing motorcross stunts.
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 20th of May 2012
Arrows Street Fighting Challenge in St. Petersburg

Sports

Arrows Street Fighting Challenge in St. Petersburg

The Arrows Street Fighting Challenge in St. Petersburg features the first of the open tournaments in its third season.
by Roma Yandolin, on 19th of May 2012
Open-air 'Legends of Norwegian Vikings' at Peter and Paul Fortress

Arts & Entertainment

Open-air 'Legends of Norwegian Vikings' at Peter and Pa...

The Legends of Norwegian Vikings Festival takes place over the weekend at the Peter and Paul Fortress, including vendors and performances by actors in period garb.
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 19th of May 2012
Viking Festival held in St. Petersburg

Arts & Entertainment

Viking Festival held in St. Petersburg

A Viking Festival is held in St. Petersburg in the centre of the city at Peter and Paul Fortress. This annual event provides entertainment for the whole family.
by Anna Volkova, on 18th of May 2012
Meeting of All-Russia political party 'Cultural Russia'

Politics

Meeting of All-Russia political party 'Cultural Russia'

Members of an initiative group seen here on creation of the All-Russia political party "Cultural Russia" as they hold a meeting. Wall pictures show Vladimr Putin's image ...
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 15th of May 2012
Rainbow Flashmob in Russia countered by anti-gay rights radicals

Politics

Rainbow Flashmob in Russia countered by anti-gay rights...

The LGBT community carries out the annual Rainbow Flashmob marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. The group gathered and released rainbow colored balloons during ...
by Mike Kireev, on 17th of May 2012
Grigory Yavlinsky visits protest camp at St. Isaac's Square

Politics

Grigory Yavlinsky visits protest camp at St. Isaac's Sq...

Yabloko Party leader Grigory Yavlinsky visits protest camp at St. Isaac's Square. He is best known as the author of the 500 Days Programme, a plan for the transition of the USSR to...
by Mike Kireev, on 15th of May 2012
Star relay bicycle race

Society

Star relay bicycle race

Cyclists gather in St. Petersburg for the 67th "Star Race," which is traditionally dedicated to the Victory Day. Start and finish of the relay was held at the Palace Square.
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 14th of May 2012
Military reenactment of Final battle of Second World War

Arts & Entertainment

Military reenactment of Final battle of Second World Wa...

Members of various military clubs dressed as German and Soviet Union soldiers took part in a reenactment of the last battle of WWll staged to mark the 67th anniversary of Nazi Germany&#...
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 14th of May 2012
Annual Smelt Festival - St. Petersburg

Our World

Annual Smelt Festival - St. Petersburg

Traditional Smelt Festival takes place in St. Petersburg every year during smelt spawning season.
by Mike Kireev, on 13th of May 2012
Reenactment of the last battle of WWII on 13th May 1945

Society

Reenactment of the last battle of WWII on 13th May 1945

Reenactment of the last battle of WWII on 13th May 1945 is organized in St. Petersburg commemorating the Victory Day. During the battle the Nazi German forces were trying to break throu...
by Anna Volkova, on 13th of May 2012
Anti-Putin protest meeting held in St. Petersburg

Politics

Anti-Putin protest meeting held in St. Petersburg

Russians gather at St. Isaac's Square for a meeting in protest against newly-elected PresidentVladimir Putin. Rallies and meetings at this location which began on 8th May have cont...
by Mike Kireev, on 12th of May 2012
Faces of protest - St. Petersburg

Politics

Faces of protest - St. Petersburg

Portraits of people gathered as St. Isaac's Square for an anti-Putin protest meeting. Many participants carry white balloons or wear white ribbons, a symbol of the protest movement...
by Mike Kireev, on 11th of May 2012
Labor Day in St.Petersburg

Politics

Labor Day in St.Petersburg

Labor Day is marked in St.Petersburg.
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 1st of May 2012
Victory Day in St. Petersburg - Russia

Society

Victory Day in St. Petersburg - Russia

WWII veterans march on Nevsky Prospect during the celebrations dedicated to Victory Day, commemorating the victory of the Allies in World War II, in St. Petersburg.
by Anna Volkova, on 9th of May 2012
Victory Day in St. Petersburg, Russia

Society

Victory Day in St. Petersburg, Russia

World War II veterans take part in a rally along Nevsky prospect during the celebrations of Victory Day in St. Petersburg.
by Elena Ignatyeva, on 9th of May 2012
Victory Day Veterans' Parade

Our World

Victory Day Veterans' Parade

World War II veterans march on Nevsky Avenue marking Victory Day celebrations. Victory Day is modern Russia's most important secular holiday dedicated to the victory over Nazi Germ...
by Mike Kireev, on 9th of May 2012

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