March 8 in St. Petersburg: Empresses, Poetesses, Ballerinas

We invite you to a special tour dedicated to International Women's Day. We will travel through places associated with outstanding women of St. Petersburg: empresses, poets' muses, ballerinas, and keepers of the home hearth. This is a journey into the world of beauty, elegance, and St. Petersburg sophistication.

Bus tour of women's St. Petersburg
On a comfortable bus, we will explore the grand center and personal stories of the city's great women. You will see the best architectural ensembles of the city and learn how beautiful ladies influenced the history of the Northern capital.

• Smolny Cathedral and Institute - the first women's educational institution in Russia, which raised a whole generation of educated noblewomen. Here you will be transported to the era of balls and institute traditions.
• Anna Akhmatova Museum (Fountain House) - a stop at the house where the main woman of the Silver Age lived. We will talk about the poetess's fate and her famous contemporaries.
• Architect Rossi Street / Vaganova Academy - a place where ballet comes alive. Learn about the fates of the Imperial Theater's prima ballerinas and how the simplicity of this street combines with the grandeur of Russian dance.
• Kseshinskaya Mansion - the luxurious home of the famous ballerina Matilda Kseshinskaya. A story of love, scandals, and emigration of one of the most discussed women of the early 20th century.
• Radio House / Monument to the Blockade Woman (drive-by with commentary) - a tribute to the women of war. To those who stood at machines, extinguished incendiary bombs, and preserved life in the besieged city.
• Strelka of Vasilievsky Island - the final stop. From here, the best view of the Neva and the Winter Palace opens up - the residence of Russian empresses.

After the sightseeing part, you will return to the starting point, carrying not only photos but also inspiring stories about the great women of St. Petersburg.

Program details:
- The tour runs from March 1 to March 8 inclusive.
- Starts at 15:00 daily.
- Special offer: ladies get a 500 rubles discount in a pair.
- Duration: ~2.5 hours. The route may slightly adjust depending on traffic conditions.