История Санкт-Петербурга

События, люди, явления

Чтобы понять город, узнайте больше о его истории. Итак, если вы планируете поездку в Санкт-Петербург, вот несколько важных и очень интересных исторических моментов Санкт-Петербурга, бывшего Ленинграда. Эпоха дворцовых переворотов в России, правление монархии, тяжелые и напряженные советские времена, блокада — все события и происшествия наложили свой отпечаток на нынешнюю жизнь города, его архитектуру, ценности и, конечно же, на людей. Прочтите о Санкт-Петербурге и посетите его, чтобы увидеть историю в реальной жизни.

Grigory Rasputin surrounded by people Григорий Распутин. Святой старик или жулик мирового масштаба?

Grigori Rasputin was born in 1869 in the large village of Pokrovskoye in the Tobolsk province on the banks of the Siberian river Tura. Back in the middle of the 18th century, his ancestors, among the first settlers who mastered Siberia, settled in Pokrovskaya Sloboda. Father cultivated his allotment of land, and when the field […]

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Moscow view in Saint Petersburg Russia Вид на Москву в Санкт-Петербурге

For about a century, there has been a fragment of the wall of the Moscow Kremlin in the center of St. Petersburg, puzzling Petersburgers, Muscovites, and other passers-by. There is a place in St. Petersburg, next to which all the buildings of the eighteenth to nineteenth century seem modern. A view of it opens unexpectedly […]

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Lion statues in Saint Petersburg Russia Статуи львов в Санкт-Петербурге

Saint Petersburg is a very beautiful city, there is no doubt about that. But did you know, for instance, that apart from a variety of architectural styles the city streets are full of lions and sphinx. Those are sculptures, of course. Lions in Saint Petersburg vary: they are made of marble and gypsum, copper and […]

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Mikhailovsky Palace at Arts Square in St Petersburg Уникальная архитектура Санкт-Петербурга

Saint Petersburg is known for its magnificent architecture. Thanks to Peter the Great, the city was built according to the European standards. Italian, German and Dutch architectural traditions inspired many looks of the city on the Neva river. Quite often Saint Petersburg is addressed as a cultural capital of Russia, since there you can see […]

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New logo of Saint Petersburg Russia Новый логотип Санкт-Петербурга Россия

Turquoise round as a symbol of a cold and northern sun that shines in the city all year round, and a font with drawbridge elements conclude a new logo of Saint Petersburg. This design work got very controversial feedback. It is suggested to use the logo on various billboards, published materials, souvenirs and in presentations. […]

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St Petersburg city center Интересные факты о Санкт-Петербурге

The history of the city is full of interesting facts. To get to know popular and unusual sights of Saint Petersburg, read this section. In order to learn something special, keep reading. For instance, did you know that St Petersburg can be called a real tram capital? The thing is that its tram lines are […]

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Alexander Nevsky Monument in St Petersburg Александр Невский: Покровитель Петербурга

Most likely you heard the name “Nevsky” in many locations of Saint Petersburg. But what do you really know about Alexander Nevsky who lived in 1220-1263? Today I suggest you getting in the history and learning more about his outstanding personality. Early life Speaking of his regalia, Alexander Yaroslavovich Nevsky was as Prince of Novgorod, […]

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Panorama view on the Winter palace in St Petersburg Санкт-Петербург как столица России

Saint Petersburg is a wonderful city founded by Peter the Great in 1703. It all started from Peter and Paul Fortress. The city expanded and developed gradually, becoming the cultural, administrative, scientific and political centre of Russian Empire. In fact, Saint Petersburg became the capital of Russian Empire in 1712. The history of the city […]

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Romanov Collection, General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Николай II: Последний российский император

Born in 1868 in Tsarskoe Selo, Nicolas spent his childhood in Gatchina, studied a lot, particularly economics, law, political history, warfare and languages. In April 1894 he married the future Russian Empress Aleksandra Feodorovna, who was actually a grand-daughter of the English queen Victoria. Their coronation took place on May 26th 1896 in the Cathedral […]

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White nights in St Petersburg and Best ways to enjoy them Имена Санкт-Петербурга

What if I tell you that St Petersburg has many names? What names can you remember? Below is a brief historical overview of how the city’s called! Saint Petersburg Since 1703 till 1914 the city had a name in the memory of St Pete, although many people suggest it was called so in honor of […]

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