17:27 St. Petersburg tercentenary will be celebrated by an expedition to Elbrus in May 2003
The project "Elbrus 2003" dedicated to the St. Petersburg Tercentenary is launched by the St. Petersburg State University, Russian Geographic Society and the Roerich Family Institute and Museum.

13:31 The city administration has found a new source of funding for St.Petersburg anniversary
The city administration has found a new source of funding St.Petersburg anniversary.Those who've always wanted to fire a cannon will have to pay only 50$ for a traditional cannon shot from the Peter and Paul Fortress.

12:39 Landing-stages will appear in the vicinity of the Hermitage and the Bronze Horseman
Preparation of the VIP routs and their provision with transportation during the 300th anniversary celebrations was discussed during the Transportation Coordination Headquarters meeting in Smolny.