The first part of the ceremony was held in honor of the Navy Day from 10:00 to 14:00 Moscow time. The second is scheduled for the evening of the same day - from 21:00 to 23:00.
The ceremony of lighting the torch of the Rostral Column took place in St. Petersburg. The first part of the event lasted on July 31 from 10:00 to 14:00 Moscow time. The second part is planned to be held in the evening - from 21:00 to 23:00 Moscow time. The spectacular event was dedicated to the Day of the Navy.
Governor of the Leningrad Region Alexander Beglov: “Torches and lighting design will complement the festive decoration of the city on the Day of the Navy, create a special mood, emphasize the beauty of St. Petersburg.”
In addition, in St. Petersburg on the night of August 1 this year, from 22:10 to 00:45, the illumination of the Palace Bridge will be launched. Her color scheme will consist of the color of the navy flag. The same will be arranged on Bolshoy Prospekt.