"St. Petersburg"
IntroductionIn this chapter, you learned about Russia and its neighboring countries. During the 1700s, Czars Peter I and Catherine II tried to modernize Russia and make it more like Europe. Peter built a new capital of Russia-St. Petersburg-in the early 1700s, designed like a European city with its elegant palaces, public squares, and canals. In this activity, you will learn more about the founding of St. Petersburg and its advancements under the reigns of Russia's great czars.
Destination Title: Saint Petersburg
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DirectionsStart at the Saint Petersburg Web site.
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