Saint Petersburg is one of the most unpredictable, charming cities in Russia. Its location on the Finnish Bay sending water rays across downtown, and a vibrant atmosphere, attracts people of different ages, interests and cultures. The city is multicultural by origin, being surrounded by other nations. Nowadays it is—along with Moscow—a world leader in tourist attractions. It has more than 200 museums, including the Hermitage and the Russian Museum, some 70 theatres, among which one can mention Mariinsky Theatre, Mikhailovsky Theatre, and Tovstonogov Drama Theatre, alongside 1,100 libraries. St. Petersburg hosts in the region 4 new exhibitions daily, whilst annually it has about 120 premieres and 300 festivals.
Conference Venue: The Rimsky-Korsakov Apartment and Museum
Rimsky-Korsakov’s apartment is a unique composer’s museum in St. Petersburg. Here Rimsky-Korsakov spent the last 15 years of his life, and composed 11 of his 15 operas. The memorial part of the Museum consists of 4 rooms—study, living and dining rooms, and the anteroom, where original family possessions are displayed. As it did during Rimsky-Korsakov’s own lifetime, the apartment hosts chamber evenings, inviting leading soloists of theatres and philharmonic halls to perform. During the weekend, one can find this museum full of toddlers and their parents. Twice a year the Museum changes into a temporary exhibition hall, and shows different operas by the composer from an historical performance perspective. The collection of the Theatre Museum consists of original nineteenth-century costumes, scenery and production, and authentic photographs.
Address: 28 Zagorodny prospect (building in the yard), 196002, St. Petersburg
Closest Metro Stations: Zvenigorodskaya, Dostoevskaya, or Pushkinskaya
Getting from the airport into the city
By taxi
Travel by taxi from the airport is usually very straightforward, and you should not worry that you speak no Russian, and/or that this is your first visit to Russia. You will find that the taxi representatives speak English. You may, however, wish to have the name and address of your hotel in writing, in case there are any misunderstandings.
The taxi rank—Pulkovo—is in the airport terminal. You should go to the desk, tell them your destination and pay. Credit cards are accepted. You will be given a driver number, go to the line of taxis, and take the one assigned.
Further information is available at the website: English, Pусский, 中文.
By bus
Travel by bus from the airport is a little complicated but cheaper. You need to get the ticket on the bus and only cash (Rubles) are accepted. For further information, please check the website: English, Pусский, 中文.
In the unlikely event that you may need assistance when at the airport please do not hesitate to contact Dr Lidia Ader (her phone number has been communicated to the Delegates via E-Mail on 26 Aug 2016).
Programme Schedule
Keynote Lectures: The allocated timeframe of 60 minutes includes time for questions and discussion. We therefore recommend preparing the lectures accordingly (45 to 50 mins).
Paper presentations: The allocated timeframe of 30 minutes includes time for questions and discussion. We therefore recommend preparing the presentations accordingly (20 to 25 mins).
Technical facilities in the Conference venue
The facilities available are as follows:
Both concert halls will have a laptop (Windows based) with PPT and all possibilities to play video and audio, including embedded audio files and/or via music CD.
In the big concert hall there is a beamer, and in the small concert hall there is an LG TV, also connecting to PC able to show everything produced via Laptop.
Wifi is available in both halls. However, please note that we cannot guarantee that the wifi will have a strong signal, and so please don’t rely upon wifi in that area.