What did winter leisure look like in pre-revolutionary St. Petersburg? Why did ice skating become fashionable? What gifts did members of the imperial family choose? Anna Bukharchkova's lecture will introduce listeners to the seasonal amusements of past centuries. What were the winter entertainments of St. Petersburg residents in the 19th - early 20th centuries? What was considered fashionable? Why did ice skating become an important part of urban life? How did members of high society spend their winter evenings? What did the Romanovs give each other? Anna Bukharchkova, a cultural studies student at the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, will answer these questions. You can register here. Our website features the current program of St. Petersburg.