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Why was StPetersburg constructed?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Peter the Great wanted a new capital for Russia and a means to the ocean so he built St. Petersburg. Peasants built the city out of the swampy mud and thousands died doing it. He wanted to copy the capitals of Europe and managed to do so. It is the most northern city in Europe, connects the 141 islands with bridges, and is a city of pastel colors.

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15y ago

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