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Published: 03 July, 2009, 16:21

TAGS: Music, Russia


A mix of vibes, energies and styles. Several thousand people are expected to gather in St. Petersburg to capture the feel of music at an open-air festival.

An international music festival “Summertime” kicks off in the Naryshkin Bastion of Peter and Paul Fortress on July 3.

The two-day event features music of different genres, including rock, jazz and funk, performed by artists from Russia, Europe and America.

One of the highlights of the festival is a gig by Georgian artist Nino Katamadze and Russian folk singer Pelageya.

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