The festival dedicated to Sergey Dovlatov will take place in the city for the ninth time and will gather everyone who wants to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Dovlatov's Petersburg. The theme of the celebration is "Leningrad of Dovlatov. Friendly Circles and Lifestyles." This year's lectures will focus on Leningrad life in the 1950s-1970s, which, according to historian and festival ideologist Lev Lurie, was a phenomenon. Lev Lurie: Leningrad during the times of Khrushchev and Brezhnev was one of the most conservative cities in the country. Any manifestation of open free thought was a criminal case. An unorthodox painting at an exhibition, a story or a poem in a magazine would lead to a scandal with administrative consequences. And yet, "The Bronze Age," Brodsky, Dovlatov, Bitov, Popov, Kushner, Sosnora, the "Arefyev Circle," the Tovstonogov BDT, Akimov's Comedy Theater. How did oases of freedom arise and build in the gloomy city of Smolny and the Big House? How did people adapt the social and cultural landscapes to themselves? The organizers decided to emphasize the connection to modernity, so guests can expect a lot of poetry, including poetic rap battles, improvisations, concerts, and slams, as well as interactive formats, from performances to a dramedy club and a "self-lecture" where visitors will share their "Dovlatov-related" stories. The premiere of the play by director Alexander Savchuk will take place in Dovlatov's apartment at Rubinstein Street, 23. The most touching event among the more than 60 events of the festival will be the parade of fox terriers. More details about the program can be found on the festival's website.