History of Saint Petersburg, Russia

1703 - May 27 - Saint Petersburg (Leningrad) founded by Russian Tsar Peter the Great

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1713 - Capitol moved from Russia to Saint Petersburg

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1868 - St. Peterburg has a Chinese library of 11,607 volumes, 1,178 wood engravings and 276 manuscripts.

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September 5, 1868

1870 - The first musical paper ever published in Russia has lately appeared at St. Petersburg.

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January 15, 1870

1880 - Electric trams were first experimentally installed in Saint Petersburg, Russia, invented and tested by Fyodor Pirotsky as early as 1880.

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1886 - Another Nihilistic plot having been discovered in the neighborhood of the royal palaces at St. Petersburg,
it stands the Czar in hand to have another bolt put on his door, if there is room for it, and have an additional boiler-iron counterpane spread on his bed. - Chicago News.

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March 20, 1886

1888 - A recent accident to the Czar's train near St. Petersburg resulted in the killing of twenty-one persons.

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November 3, 1888

1892 - December 18 – The Nutcracker ballet with music by Tchaikovsky is premiered at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, Russia.

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December 18, 1892

1905 - Demonstrators staged at Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg to present a petition to the csar; Imperial Guard fired on the crowd, killed around 200, wounded 800

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1906
Saint Petersburg, the capital of the Russian Empire and of the government of St. Petersburg, situated on the Neva, the outlet of Lake Ladoga, where that river enters the E. end of the Gulf of Finland, 400 miles NW. of Mosoow. Lat. of the observatory 59° 56' 32" N. ; Ion. 30° 17' 51" E. The Neva here divides into a number of arms, forming a delta, which is embraced within the city limits. There are 4 main arms, the Great and Little Neva and the Great and Little Nevka. The largest of the delta islands is the Vas- sili Ostrov (Basil Island), between the Great Neva on the S. and the Little Neva on the N. The next largest is that formed by the Great and Little Neva and the Great and Little Nevka. This is subdivided by narrow waterways into 4 islands, — the Petersburg, Apothecary's, and Petrov- sky islands, and the islet on which is the fortress of Peter and Paul. The main portion of St. Petersburg is on the main-land, occupying a peninsula washed on the E. by the Neva and on the NW. by the ... Read MORE...

1914 - September 1 - Saint Petersburg in Russia changes its name to Petrograd.

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September 1, 1914

1924 - January 26 – Petrograd (Saint Petersburg) is renamed Leningrad

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January 26, 1924

Saint Petersburg is a fantastic city with a rich history and vibrant culture. Here's a list of places to visit and things to do:
The Hermitage Museum: One of the largest and oldest museums in the world, the Hermitage is a must-visit. It's housed in the Winter Palace and boasts an extensive collection of art, including works by Da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo.

The State Russian Museum: Explore the world's largest collection of Russian art, spanning from ancient icons to avant-garde masterpieces.

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Admire the stunning architecture of this iconic Russian Orthodox Church. Its colorful onion domes and intricate mosaics make it a visual feast.

The Peter and Paul Fortress: Visit the birthplace of the city and explore the historic fortress. Don't miss the Peter and Paul Cathedral, where many Russian tsars are buried.

The St. Isaac's Cathedral: Climb to the top for panoramic views of the city. The cathedral itself is a masterpiece with its elaborate interior and massive granite columns.

The Mariinsky Theatre: Catch a world-class ballet or opera performance at ... Read MORE...