Saint Petersburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 on land seized from Sweden, Saint Petersburg served as the capital of the Russian Empire for over two centuries. It was renamed Leningrad in 1924 after Lenin's death and endured a devastating siege during WWII. Today, it's a major cultural and economic hub.
Statistics
Area
1,439.00 km²
Population
5,601,911