Irkutsk (historic center, Speransky Square and the Epiphany Cathedral)

This page covers Speransky Square and the Epiphany Cathedral in the historic center of Irkutsk, the setting of the Shine of Russia Festival, Irkutsk, held in the autumn. The guide explains the festival’s best-known day, the procession from the cathedral to the square, the open-air service and the concert, and how to follow it as a visitor. Programs and dates change every year, so check the official announcement for the current edition.