In Saint Petersburg, Russia, at the Monument to Catherine the Great in Nevsky Prospekt, a fire performance is underway at dusk. Two performers are engaged in the act: one in the foreground, a male with dark hair, is spinning fiery torches, creating bright arcs of flame. He is dressed in a dark t-shirt and dark pants. In the mid-ground, a female performer, dressed in a dark top and a long, red skirt, holds a smaller flaming prop. Behind them, the grand bronze monument of Catherine the Great stands, illuminated by spotlights and the ambient light. The monument features multiple sculpted figures and ornate details. The background shows trees and the pale facade of a building, possibly the Russian National Library, bathed in a warm glow. The ground is a dirt or gravel surface, reflecting the light and fire. The sky is a deep twilight blue.

Fire performance at Catherine the Great

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Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 08:19 PM

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Saint Petersburg, Russia

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In Saint Petersburg, Russia, at the Monument to Catherine the Great in Nevsky Prospekt, a fire performance is underway at dusk. Two performers are engaged in the act: one in the foreground, a male wit…read more

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