17:05 Exhibition of Russian gems launched in St. Petersburg today – update
The 11th international jewelry exhibition Junwex-2003 (Russia's Gems) opens in the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, St. Petersburg, on Wednesday.

14:10 World ballet stars to gather in St. Petersburg for Mariinsky festival
On February 21 through March 2, St Petersburg will be hosting a third international ballet festival, Mariinsky. Russia's sole classical dance event will traditionally involve leading ballet dancers from the world's major companies.