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St. Petersburg founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. Renamed Leningrad during Communist era. A million Russians died here due to conflict or starvation during WWII (Great Patriotic War) because of a 900-day siege by the Nazis.
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A nice St. Petersburg Building
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A nice St. Petersburg Building

  • Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Opened 1907.
  • Built by Alexander III to honor his Father, Alexander II killed by Terrorists.
  • Russian Revival Architecture
  • Second only to Hermitage as St. Petersburg Attractions.
  • Peter and Paul Cathedral and Fortress - Built 1702, beginning of St. Petersburg by Peter the Great
  • Peter and Paul Cathedral at Night
  • Smolny Cathedral
  • Smolny Cathedral
  • The Hermitage Theater built by Catherine the Great
  • Russian Ballet - "Swan Lake" in the Hermitage Theater
  • A St. Petersburg Theater
  • Untitled photo
  • Russian Mother and Child
  • A Russian Child
  • St. Isaac's Cathedra. Dome made from Gold from sale of Alaska to the U.S.
  • Fabrege Eggs & photos of Czar Nicholas II Family (the last Russian Czar)
  • Shot from this gun on the cruiser Aurora started the Russian Revolution leading to Communism
  • Beautiful Russian Sailing Ship on Neva River
  • One of many churches in St. Petersburg
  • A nice St. Petersburg Building
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