Performances

Fifteen-day repertoires of the city's major theaters are posted in theaters and in ticket booths and can even be purchased for a nominal price. If you want to find out what is playing and can't figure out these schedules, ask a hotel service bureau or concierge desk for help.

Russians attending nicer events tend to dress up in their evening best so wearing shorts and a thrashed t- shirt will only attract scornful looks from the public and harsh words from the employees. You can get away with wearing jeans and sneakers though you will look like a slob. You must check your coat and larger bags at one of the cloakrooms, where you may be offered opera glasses for a symbolic fee. Flash photography during the show is absolutely forbidden as well as unbelievably rude, and if you fall asleep try not to snore too loudly as it may keep others awake.