The main tree on the Palace Square will sparkle on December 20

The lights of the main Christmas tree on Palace Square will be lit on December 20. This is reported by the press service of Smolny.

At the opening of the Christmas tree in St. Petersburg will arrive all-Russian Santa Claus from the Great Ustyug. It is noted that all New Year decorations will be installed by December 10.

The main spruce on Palace Square will be above 23 meters, the diameter of its lower branches will be from 6 to 10 meters. The tree will be placed next to the Hermitage, the General Staff and the Alexander column. Spruce will be collected from metal parts with adjusting bolts and a fastening base. The total weight of loads will be 12 tons.

In addition, by the New 2027, the Palace Square will be decorated with 74 natural firs and a light complex. Among them will be at least 25 trees with a height of 2 to 5 meters and 48 trees with a height of 2.5 to 3.5 meters.

The city center of advertising and festive decoration signed a contract for the design of Palace Square in St. Petersburg and Anchor Square in Kronstadt. The cost of work amounted to 15.9 million rubles.