St Petersburg Music Spring Festival occurs during April and May, with classical music concerts held at various venues.

The Easter service begins late on the eve of Easter and continues through the night. At midnight the church congregation, carrying lit candles, follows the priest around the neighbourhood. At the doors of their neighbours, the priest proclaims, "Christ is risen"; the worshippers joyfully reply, "He is risen indeed" and kiss their neighbours.

May Day or International Workers Day is held on May 1 or 2 and is a day that honours the working people of the land. Huge parades are held in the enormous Red Square in Moscow.