From early times, Saint-Petersburg, one of the world best known cities, has been regarded as Russia's western gateway. Its beauty and unique charm has enthralled everybody from the poets and artists for whom it was built to the constant flow of tourists who now visit. A veritable gem of Russia, located on forty two islands by the Finnish Gulf, Saint Petersburg was brought into being by architects of international acclaim such as Tresini, Rastrelli, Rossi, Quarenghi, and many others. The city's majestic architectural ensembles and the poignant romance of its embankments and bridges have earned the city the alias - "Venice of the North".

Saint Petersburg is linked to the West by numerous sea and air routes and a well developed network of railways and motorways. First conceived by Peter I as a "Window" to the rest of Europe. The city is now in the process of reclaiming back its historic role as a link between the East and the West.

To cheek out the vast Russian market and demonstrate your abilities and products, we propose cooperation with Mikhailovsky Manege, St Petersburg's top exhibition venue. Millions of consumers will become aware of your products, and your projects will secure a new level of trust with the business community both in Russia and abroad.

Vincenzo Brenna's brilliant masterpiece - Mikhailovsky - Manege forms a part of the ensemble of Mikhailovsky Castle, sited in the historic center of St Petersburg, close to Nevsky Prospect. This ensemble was built for Russian tzar Pavel. According to a legend, the Castle's construction was ordained by the Archangel Michael himself, who had singled out the site as the best-suited for new Royal habitation. In addition to the palace, a church, dedicated to the Archangel Michael and the Manege were also built. The 160-meter long and 35,7-meter wide Manege Building came to be the ensemble's most prominent edifice. The enormous space within gets excellent natural lighting through the 54 high windows topped off with semicircles. After its reconstruction masterminded by K.Rossi, the ensemble came to form an integral whole with the Stables building, the Manege Square and the adjacent city blocks. The sweeping renovation and restoration carried out in 1995 has imbued Mikhailovsky Manage with new life. It is now a comfortable fully-fitted facility for running major international events. Its unique historic location, the resplendence of its old architecture fashioned by world-renowned name architects, combined with state-of-the-art equipment, predestine the Manege for use as an exhibition venue.

The Manege's total exhibition space takes up 4356 sq.m., making the facility suitable for large-scale international exhibition events. Convenient warehouses and entrances can take the delivery and accommodate any sort of exhibits and materials. Satellite communications ensure prompt handling of business at hand. Skilled and helpful personnel and reliable security will ensure that each exhibition performs to a high international standard. Possessing a conference hall (100 seats) and restaurant (50 seats), presentations, seminars and press-conferences can be held here while state of the art electronic displays and amplification systems offer informational and advertising back-up for any exhibition in progress.

Convenient transport connections, magnificent architecture and a full range of specialized services all interact to guarantee the success of any exhibition held here, the best period for which is from April to November.

Mikhailovsky Manege has hosted several specialist exhibitions in recent times, among them HI-TECH (High Technologies. Innovations. Investments), N.I.C.E. / IDEAL BEAUTY (Perfumery, cosmetics and equipment for beauty salons), INTERSHOP (Equipment for supermarkets, shops, trade and exhibition halls), METALLURGY, HOLY RUSSIA, CIS OFFSHORE and so on.

Mikhailovsky Manege welcomes your enquires. We look forward to supplying you with a full range of prices for our services and catering to your every need.

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