“Illusions of the Old City” is the annual museum event that transforms the historic quarters of Petrozavodsk into a true theater of the past. The real historical events that took place in the late XIX — early XX cc. are staged in this unusual theatre. The guests

can visit the “electric theatre” “Renaissance” and watch a first night, have a ride in the personal carriage of the Governor, attend a puppet-theatre performance, participate in dancing, visit a dress-maker, have a look at the amazing work of blacksmith, stove-maker and other craftsmen, help volunteers to extinguish a fire, support the participants of a costume contest and many other to come.