He is known for such enduring music as the classical ballet scores of Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker as well as his famous composition the 1812 Overture. St. Petersburg also nurtured a host of celebrated Russian poets and writers who made their residence here.
Peterburis elasid nii mõnedki kuulsad heliloojad, nende hulgas Pjotr Iljitš Tšaikovski, kes on tuntud oma kuulsate klassikaliste ballettide „Uinuv kaunitar ”,„ Luikede järv ” ja „Pähklipureja ” ning avamängu„ 1812. aasta ” poolest.