Greg, and all those going to St. Petersburg. I'd highly recommend the folklore show by the locals in their theater (lots of singing, acrobats dancing, and magnificent costumes). We too were NOT into attending an opera or ballet (zzzzzzzzz) but someone highly recommended the folklore show. We were wiped out after sightseeing all day but reluctantly went. We were so happy we did. It's packed with amazing talent and high energy, Russian teens and young adults at their finest!