Russia holds memorial event to mark WWII Siege of Leningrad

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Russia holds memorial event to mark WWII Siege of Leningrad

STORY: Russia holds memorial event to mark WWII Siege of Leningrad DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of interactive performance called "900 Days and Nights" held in the courtyard of State Academic Capella in St. Petersburg STORYLINE: Russia's second largest city St. Petersburg on Friday held the annual "900 Days and Nights" memorial event marking the 79th anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad during World War II. The commemoration featured an interactive performance held among military installations in the courtyard of the St. Petersburg State Academic Capella, the oldest Russian professional musical institution. The audience watched the light and sound performance of air raids and bombardments. Newsreel footage of the besieged Leningrad was demonstrated on the facade of the Chapel. Fireworks display was held later in the evening at the Peter and Paul Fortress. The military siege of Leningrad lasted nearly 900

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