The Mikhailovsky Ballet and Orchestra made their debut in the town of Mikkeli, Finland, which every September hosts Ballet Festival. The Mikaeli Concert Hall saw two ballet productions Giselle, Cipollino and Gala Concert. The performances of the Mikhailovsky Ballet became a great event for the whole country: both exited public and great critical acclaim confirm the fact.

‘Our guests from St Petersburg showed clear style and impressive technique in every little detail... The corps de ballet is worth praising... It was the best Giselle I’ve ever seen’, said a critic of the influential newspaper Helsingin Sanomat.