Friday, Feb. 14
If you’re involved in the automotive industry, don’t miss the chance to ask Anatoly Kotov, chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee for Economic Policy and Strategic Planning, any pressing questions during AmCham’s Automotive Committee Meeting this morning at 9 a.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a group of wine lovers at the Denisov and Nikolaev restaurant at 77 Kanal Griboyedova. This educational and convivial evening offers tastes of a variety of Old World wines, focusing on the Burgundy region of France, and nibbles. Call +7(921) 904 3563 to make a reservation.
Break into the travel business and learn the tools of the trade at Intourfest Russia, the largest exhibition in the world focusing on tourism in Russia. Find out not only about the intricacies of the domestic market but the international one as well. The event will be held at the Petrocongress Center at 5 Ulitsa Lodeynopolskaya.
Saturday, Feb. 15
The British Book Center will have their monthly Reading Time this afternoon starting at 4 p.m. This month’s featured story is Oscar Wilde’s “The Nightingale and the Rose,” the Irish bard’s tragic tale of young love.
Sunday, Feb. 16
History lovers shouldn’t miss the Romanov Exhibition opening at LenExpo today and continuing through Mar. 2. Visitors will be able to experience interactive exhibits as well as see the belongings of Russia’s once all-powerful royal family. Free Admission.
Monday, Feb. 17
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to visit Expocenter Eurasia’s Favorite Fancy Things event, which began on Feb. 12 and ends today. Top-of-the-line products such as outerwear, home textiles and linens will all be on display.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Get up to speed at AmCham’s Investment and Legal Seminar this morning starting at 9 a.m. The topic of discussion will be “Legislation and Legal Practice Update for 2013 and Outlook for 2014.” The event will be held at the Paris Conference Hall of the Novotel St. Petersburg Center on Ulitsa Mayakovskovo.
Starting today, LenExpo will be hosting the Fur Trade Fair. Although the coldest season of the year may already be halfway done, those thinking ahead are encouraged to stock up for future winters.
The Corinthia Hotel will be the site of the CIS Wealth Conference and Expo over the next two days. Products and services related to banking, financial planning, asset management and tax consulting will be available to attendees hoping to gain an advantage in the modern business world of these emerging economies.