The birthday of St. Petersburg midday shot will make doctors

Petersburg — 317 years. The city is preparing to celebrate its birthday, in spite of the epidemic of the coronavirus. Mass events is forbidden. Therefore, the main celebrations will take place online, according to GTRK “Saint-Petersburg”.

Less interesting and diverse program of celebration will not, according to the organizers. On the main city street — Nevsky prospect — today extended festive banners. On the Rostral columns of Vasilievsky island will traditionally light the torches.

this time, on 27 may, midday shot from the cannon of the fortress will make the doctors — those who can without exaggeration be called real heroes, the rescuers lives. And on Palace square will sound classical music, the music will be broadcast live on city TV channel.

Text: GTRK “Saint-Petersburg”