New Year is one of the most expected and joyful holidays in Russia. In 1903 in SPb last court Russian ball has taken place. The fund of a name of M.Liepy has decided to celebrate this date and to repeat Russian ball in 2003 which has revived atmosphere of capital holidays of the left epoch. Visitors gathered by 22.00, to a main entrance in Gostini dvor where them met êàâàëåðãàðäû Catherine the Great times. Court footmen saw off visitors in wardrobe suites where dressed up in the suits prepared in advance. A film studio "Mosfilm", a film studio of a name Bitter, the Bolshoi theater have given in rent suits for all tastes, depending on the one whom it would be desirable to become on that surprising New Year's eve. Having changed clothes in suits. Visitors got to solemn atmosphere of masquerade. In the atrium center fascinating ice show and the organized representations in national style with gipsies, circus actors, clowns and ðÿæåíûìè was developed. All interested persons could drive on ice on a sledge, move down from the present hills or rock on the big swing. For visitors the exhibition small town with trays, puppet theaters, taverns, hills and photo salons has been constructed. Waiters in national suits invited on pancakes with caviar, vodka, salty cucumbers, cabbage, pies. Under sounds of fanfares Summer garden gate have opened, and spectators have seen tremendous prospect on an arrow of Vasilevsky island and the central fountain. Visitors were invited in an imperial hall where they were expected by cascade fountains, by the magic ships-chandeliers, elegantly served tables with a supper in Russian style and the main thing - representation of stars of the Russian and foreign platform, ballet and entertaining genres. And at midnight fireworks - an integral part of Russian holidays, in a step to a beating chiming clock. Dances and laser show, a unique concert, champagne and national Russian cuisine have made this evening unforgettable. Each of visitors has received special nominal gifts by New year. Ball has gone right both visitors and organizers became participants of New Year's Ball-fairy tale.
