The key facts
- The torches of the Rostral Columns were lit on the evening of November 4 on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island
- The lights will burn until 22:30; the city service is to extinguish them
Lights on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island
On the evening of November 4, the torches of the Rostral Columns — one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of the city — were lit on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island in Saint Petersburg. According to Life.ru, the historic embankment turned into a spectacle of light that residents and guests of the Northern capital could see against the backdrop of the evening city.
What is known about the columns and the lighting schedule
The torches will burn until 22:30, after which the city service will extinguish them. The Rostral Columns are decorated with rostra — protruding ship bows which, according to the outlet, symbolize Russia's naval might. The lighting of the torches on the columns traditionally draws attention thanks to their historical and architectural significance.
