Memory of Russia: State Academic Capella to hold events devoted to the 77th anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Siege

On January 27, 2021, the Saint-Petersburg State Academic Capella will launch the exhibition entitled "Dreams about the Siege''. It is a joint project with the State Memorial Museum of the Defence and Siege of Leningrad, which marks the 78th anniversary of the break of the Leningrad Siege and the 77th anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Siege.

Also, the Capella's Courts will host a youth commemorative campaign "900 Days and Nights". It is an interactive performance devoted to the 77th anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Siege. It recreates the scenery of the besieged city using original illumination and military installations.

The young actors will tell the history of the heroic defenders of the city and create the military atmosphere at the Capella's Courts. Light and sound performances will run every half hour. Projection mapping of newsreel footage will take Petersburg residents to besieged Leningrad. It will show the air raid raids and bombings, liberation battles, tears and joy of people who saw this day.