Scarlet Sails rehearse for annual celebration in St Petersburg, Russia

Fireworks mark annual Scarlet Sails festival in St Petersburg, Russia

Super strawberry moon appears over St Petersburg, Russia

'Debutant ball' held in St Petersburg, Russia to celebrate city founder's 350th anniversary

Flower ball marks Peter The Great's 350th anniversary in St Petersburg, Russia

Celebrations held for Peter the Great's 350th birth anniversary as Russian President Putin compares himself to the late tsar

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