WFD - The Friendship Force of St. Petersburg, Russia

On March 1st the Friendship Force of St. Petersburg, Russia will celebrate World Friendship Day at Smolny Cathedral, one of the biggest and most beautiful cathedrals in St.Petersburg. It was built in the 18th century and is located in Rastrelli square, which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world who are interested in Russian History and Culture. The Cathedral has a wonderful choir known in many countries.

This day we will tell the citizens of St.Petersburg that 2006 is an important year for our Club- we will celebrate the 15th anniversary, we will remember the contribution of Dr.Wayne Smith in the creation of Russian Friendship Force Clubs, we will shake our hands to say in unison: * A World of Friends is a World of peace*.

We have invited students and teachers, doctors and nurses, lawyers and retired people. We distributed 1000 tickets for WFD. We arranged a great exhibition: * The Friendship Force of St. Petersburg: distance for teenager* In the photos everyone can see the true friendship among the people of different cultures, ages, religion and views. 100 big colour pictures show our friends all over the world.

The concert by the Smolny choir will wrap up our celebration. The participants of WFD will listen to the music of the famous Russian and foreign composers.