The building of the first Military College, which dates back to 1756-1759, is located between the Menshikov Palace and Peter II Palace on the beautiful Neva River embankment. Manezh Cadet Corps building is a reputed venue for concerts and various performing arts. Housed in a historic building of the 18th century, its interior decor is beautiful and reminiscent of grand Russian architecture. The architect is a Schumacher J.J. who was following the German baroque architectural style. The fascinating white and yellow building which faces the Neva River is classified as late baroque. Interior of hall seems to be simple but as soon as this ex-military college is decorated with draperies, stage and light are set, the place transforms into the place where any theme of the evening can be brought to life while keeping the spirit of the Tsar’s military corps. Venue Description: NOTE: Manezh has ONE hall: Seize: 1080 sq.m Length: 55,19 m Width:17,17 m Height: 10 m Persons: 3000 pax max Capacity (concerts, exhibitions), 1500 pax for standing cocktails 1300 pax for seating dinner Stage: 6x9 meters and 1,1 high

1. MENSHIKOV MANEZH
Venue in St. Petersburg

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4. VENUE LOCATION & ACCESS
Address: Universitetskaya Embarkment, 13
Located in the historical center of the city, on
the Basil island.

5. EXTERIOR
The building of the first Military College, which dates back to 1756-1759, is located between
the Menshikov Palace and Peter II Palace on the beautiful Neva River embankment. The
architect is a Schumacher J.J. who was following the German baroque architectural style.
The fascinating white and yellow building which faces the Neva River is classified as late
baroque.

6. INTERIOR
The interior of the venue is very spacious and light. Manezh has only one big hall which was
decorated by a famous interior decorator A.Dmitriev, it seems to be simple and even rough
but this ex-military college can be decorated with any draperies, stage set and scenery and
transformed into the palace or left as it is, keeping the spirit of the Tsar’s military corps.

7. VENUE DESCRIPTION
Stage: available – 6x9 meters and 1,1 high
Light equipment: available – Professional lightning
Sound equipment: available – Professional acoustic
system
Catering: Elba Group Catering Company
(restaurants "Backstage", "Academia", "RESTORAN")
The venue can accommodate up to 1000 guests with the size 3000 sq.m.

8. Persons:
3000 pax max Capacity (exhibitions)
1500 pax for stand-up cocktails
1000 pax for seating dinner
Capacity: Manezh has one hall
Size: 1080 sq.m
Length: 55,19 m
Width: 17,17 m
Height:10 m
FLOOR PLAN/CAPACITY

9. Cocktail can be served in the hall for max 1500 pax.
There is no separate area for cocktail during dinners
that’s why it is recommended to divide hall by curtains.
Different kinds of table and Hall decorations can be
offered for the cocktail.
Table settings can be provided in various colors and
motives depending on if providing a classical evening /
seating or folkloristic themes and table settings with
Russian Samovars and Russian Scarf's in stead of
table cloth.
COCKTAIL/DINNER

10. THEME
Variations of Themes for the evening:
• Russian Style Dinner (folk)
• Fashion show
• Classical Gala-dinner with ballet and opera singers
• Oscar Night reward ceremony theme

11. ENTERTAINMENT
CLASSICAL ARTISTS:
• Ballet Dancer
• Classical Quartet
• Opera Singer
• Harp Player
• Classical Orchestra
• Drummers
Other artist can be used (depending on theme of
event)

12. FOLKLORE ARTISTS:
• Cossack dancing & singing group
• Babki from Karelia
• Balalaika Orchestra
• Gypsy group (song & dance)
• Russian Singing Folklore group
Other artist can be used (depending on
theme of event)
ENTERTAINMENT

13. RECOMMENDED SCENARIO:
CLASSICAL DINNER
•19:00 - Arrival to the Manezh (recommended
entertainment during welcome : Girl Imperial Drummers
Show)
•19:00 – 19:30 - Welcome Cocktail in the separated part of
hall (recommended entertainment: Classical Quartet)
•19:30 –23:00 Dinner (recommended entertainment during
dinner: Private Ballet performance -30 min, Classical
music performed by Classical Quartet, Harp Player)
•22:00 – 22:30 - Opera Singer performs after Dessert
served
•23:00 - Departure from the Manezh

14. RECOMMENDED SCENARIO:
FOLKLORE DINNER
•19:00 - Arrival to the Manezh (recommended
entertainment during welcome
cocktail: Bread & Salt ceremony, Balalaika Musical Trio)
•19:00 – 19:30 - Welcome Cocktail in the separated part
of hall
•19:30 - 23:00 Dinner (recommended entertainment:
Babki from Karelia (authentic countryside folklore),
Balalaika Trio, Russian Folklore singing group)
•22:00 – 22:30 - Cossack Dance Show on the stage
after Dessert served
•23:00 - Departure from the Manezh

15. CONTACTS
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