The opening ceremony was at the Palace of Catherine the Great
The splendor of the FECC 2001 Opening Ceremony
 brought us back to the time of the Tsar's.

Catherine Palace Grand Staircase

We were served champagne at the top of the grand staircase

Throne Room
We were welcomed in the Throne Room


Sue Collins (USA) 
looks at the gardens

The night ended with a display of fireworks for the guests.