The first day of the "St.-Petersburg - Northern Forest" Baja 2009 officially started at 8:30. The participants passed the administrative checks and the scrutineering. After the first stewards meeting the final list of participants will be published.

At 18.00 the rally organisers will give a press-conference and at 20.00 an amazing opening ceremony will take place at Isaac's square. Both events will be broadcasted on our web-site.

Foto: Lina Arnautova