'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

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