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The Arctic Salon, dedicated to the role of St. Petersburg as a key center for the development and exploration of the Arctic,will take place from August 23 to 25 on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Organizers promise a vibrant family-friendly event, as reported by the tourism portal Visit-Petersburg.ru.
"In total, there will be 10 thematic 'polar stations' on the territory of the fortress that will introduce Petersburgers and guests of the city to the amazing world of the Far North," the message says.
For example, the "Arctic Tourism" platform will present informational materials - thematic booklets, city guides, and folding maps. Excursion groups will depart from this station all three days of the salon. "The program includes not only themed city routes but also iconic sights - the building of the Russian Geographical Society, the Arctic and Antarctic Museum, the Russian Ethnographic Museum, and the icebreaker Krasin. Water excursions are also planned: a large cruise around Vasilyevsky Island with a trip to the Finnish Gulf, a transfer to the "Island of Forts" and back on the latest high-speed catamarans, and a journey through the forts of Kronstadt," the portal notes.
There will also be a children's zone with various educational and creative activities.
At the "Photos from the Arctic" station, everyone will be able to get a photo magnet as a souvenir. You can send a postcard to your relatives in any part of Russia through the Polar Post at the Naryshkin Bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress.
At the "Ethnographic" platform, guests can visit a real chum, yaranga, and yurt, participate in the rituals of the indigenous peoples of the North, and appreciate the objects of decorative and applied art.
At the "Business Arctic" platform, experts will discuss infrastructure and social projects in the regions of the Arctic zone of Russia.
During the Arctic Salon, musicians and creative groups will perform, immersive shows and master classes will be held.
Admission and participation in the salon events are free. Pre-registration is required for some polar stations.
