Folk Show of Traditional Russian Dancing & Singing at Nikolayevsky Palace

Visit: City Break Tours St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Russia

Meet a company representative/driver in the cruise port terminal/hotel lobby and head to the Nickolayevsky Palace. Prepare yourself to attend a unique performance of talented singers and dancers that will make you familiar with Russian culture and traditions.

The show consists of two parts (45 minutes each) and lasts for 1 hour 50 minutes including the break when you will be offered some fruit, assorted canapés, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). You will feel as a guest of the Grand Duke on a traditional festive reception.

During the show, you will hear a classical performance of folk songs, lyrical romances and Russian Orthodox hymns, and see some dancing miniatures in national costumes. You will enjoy a wide range of different national dancing, from lyrical dances of the Russian North to energetic dances of the Cossacks and dancing miniatures of the Urals and Siberia with their subtle humor.

Spectators of all ages and tastes will be able to appreciate not only the ability of the performers to bring Russian national color to the stage but also their highest skills, the complexity of acrobatic feats and breath-taking leaps. Enjoy this unique opportunity of getting acquainted with the history and cultural traditions of Russia!