18:23 Hermitage Includes Disabled Needs in Reconstruction Programme
The new entrance to the Hermitage museum, which will lead from Palace Square through the Great Courtyard of the Winter Palace, is planned to be opened to the public in May, in time for St. Petersburg's 300th anniversary celebrations.

18:18 Russian Gems Exhibition to Open in St. Petersburg on February 5
The 11th JUNWEX-2003 international jewellery exhibition (Russian Gems) will open in St. Petersburg's Central Manezh Exhibition Hall on February 5.