My favorite city is St. Petersburg

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2. In 1712-1918 - the capital of the Russian state

My favorite city is
St. Petersburg.
The second
largest city in
Russia.

3. Brief history of the founding of the city

St. Petersburg was founded May
16, 1703, when, at the behest of
Tsar Peter I on the Hare Island,
the construction of the Peter
and Paul Fortress was started.
Already on June 29 the future
capital of Russia received its
proud name - St. Peter Burkh - in
honor of St. Peter the Apostle.

4. Monuments

Monument to Catherine II - a
monument on Ostrovsky Square
in St. Petersburg, established in
honor of Empress Catherine II in
1873.

5. State Hermitage

The State Hermitage
Museum is one of the
largest and most significant
art, cultural and historical
museums in Russia and the
world.

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