The phenomenon of white nights. White Nights natural phenomenon. St. Petersburg is the northernmost city and is located at 60 degrees north latitude, on a par with Greenland, and . Such a situation the city and explained the phenomenon of white nights.

White Nights of St. Petersburg come 25-26 May and lasts until mid-July. In total, their duration is just over 50 days. The phenomenon of white nights is one of the major attractions of St. Petersburg. White Nights praised Russian poets, are displayed on the paintings of many famous painters, and particularly appreciate their young romance, seeking to get into the city on the Neva River during this period.

Feast of the White Nights. Peak cultural and entertainment events in St. Petersburg, falls on the white nights. During this period, you can visit the cultural festivals of the same name as the northern capital attracts the greatest musicians, orchestras, ballet companies, not only from Russia but from all over the world. You can see how the graduates of schools and universities celebrate completion of studies on the Neva embankment. This beautiful holiday graduates get romantic the name "Scarlet Sails". If you ever see the bridges at night, or take a water tour on the rivers of St. Petersburg during the White Nights – is an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. A plan of action "White Nights-2009" 2 May-June 14, 2009: Regatta 'Sails of White Nights. Congress Palace Cup – 2009 '. June 28, 2009: xx International Marathon "White Nights' ('White Nights'). May 29-31, 2009: Open extended meeting 'SPb cio Club' iv congress of CIOs "White Nights iii Congress of Russian Union of it directors. June 12, 2009: sensation white! during the White Nights in St. Petersburg, is the main dance event of the planet sensation. And this is not a complete list of events, "White Nights-2009! We go to St. Petersburg. You may prefer to Sports in St. Petersburg, the "savages." But then you need to attend to purchase tickets, booking accommodation, meals. You can get rid of these troubles, call one of St. Petersburg tour companies offering tours of the St. Petersburg and tours of St. Petersburg. And then your holiday will not be marred by small poser, and leave a great impression of St. Petersburg!