On 27 January 2014, St. Petersburg marks the liberation of the city from Nazi blockade. The School cannot possibly miss such a memorable event. On 25 January, Director Irina Alexeeva held a thematic participative debate with the students on the unprecedented courage and resilience of the residents during the Blockade. It proved extremely instructive and revealing to the students. During the weekend the students were able to visit the Italianslkaya ulitsa, the site of historical reconstruction of the besieged city and participate in commemorative events on 27 January.