Paintings of Peter the Great showcased to mark 350th anniversary of birthday as Russian President Putin compares himself to the late tsar

St Petersburg holds festival celebrating 350th anniversary of founder Peter I

Locals mark 350th birth anniversary of St Petersburg, Russia founder

Cyclists cheered on at start of White Night bicycle race in St Petersburg, Russia

Fireworks display in St Petersburg, Russia, marks city's 319th anniversary

Skyscraper illuminated to mark 319 year anniversary of St Petersburg, Russia

Rainbow appears over homes after rain shower in St Petersburg, Russia

Super blood moon appears over St Petersburg, Russia

Marching band prepares for Victory Day Parade in St Petersburg, Russia

Skyscraper illuminated to mark Victory Day in St Petersburg, Russia

Rain hits St.Petersburg, Russia, before Victory Day celebrations

Monocycle parade marks the opening of tourist season in St Petersburg, Russia

Peter the Great exhibition marks start of tourist season in St Petersburg, Russia

Beautiful pink moon appears at sunset over St Petersburg, Russia

Russian tanks destroy enemy in military exercises near Saint Petersburg amid Ukraine invasion fears

Plans unveiled for third Lakhta Tower in Saint Petersburg

One dead and five injured after fire at office block in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Pet dog plays in the snow in St Petersburg, Russia

New Year fireworks display in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Festive Christmas and New Year decorations in Saint Petersburg, Russia