Ceremony of changing of the guard
the end of May – October 2021

The guard duty in Peter and Paul Fortress has existed since the first months of its foundation. It was only in October of 1926, when the commandant’s supervision of the fortress was abolished. Initially the ceremony was performed by the soldiers and officers from the regiments, dislocated in St Petersburg, then by the soldiers from the permanent city garrison and by the guard regiments since 1720s.
The focal points of this performance are parade and trooping of the flags of the Russian Federation and St Petersburg.
The guard is mounted on the territory of Naryshkin Bastion after the traditional 12 o’clock cannon shot.

Time: Each Saturday at 11:55
Venue: Naryshkin Bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress