In St. Petersburg launched salute to the volleys of guns in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day

A fireworks display in honor of the Defender of the Fatherland Day in St. Petersburg near the Peter and Paul Fortress.

The ceremonial launch of fireworks began at 21:00 Moscow time. A ceremonial salute from guns took place in parallel. A total of 30 volleys from 12 guns were organized during the festive ceremony.

"In addition, on the tower "Lakhta Center", on the "Gazprom Arena", as well as on three city bridges turned on special lighting in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day", - reports 78.ru.

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