White, Nights, Russia, story, short, areas, Category

:This article is regarding the time period near the Summer solstice in northern Russia. For the 1985 film, see White Nights (film). For the short story by Dostoevsky, see White Nights (short story). For the 1957 Visconti film, see Le notti bianche. For the BBC Radio 4 documentary series, see White Nights (radio).

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The White Nights describes the few weeks around the summer solstice in June in areas of high latitude during which darkness is never complete due to late sunsets and early sunrises. The White Nights are a time of celebration in areas such as Saint Petersburg, Russia. Owing to the high northern latitude (60 degrees), the Sun does not set until after 10PM, and the twilight lasts much longer. Most residences in such northern latitudes have heavy draperies and shades to aid sleep during this period.

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