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Yes, St. Petersburg was intended by Peter the Great to be Russia's capital. He established the city in 1703 as part of his efforts to modernize Russia and to create a new, western-oriented capital that would symbolize Russia's emergence as a major European power. St. Petersburg served as the capital until 1918, when it was replaced by Moscow.
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What was Russia's Capital in 1914?
The Russian capital in 1914 was St. Petersburg.
Capital of Russia in 1914?
The capital was St Petersburg, which was renamed Petrograd in World War 1.
What city used to be Russia's capital and who built it and when?
The capital of Russia is Moscow, but it WAS St. Petersburg.
What was the capital of Russia in World War 2?
It was Moscow. A former capital of Russia was Saint Petersburg, it was left in 1918. During the WW2 the capital was not changed.
What was Russia's capital in 1907?
Saint Petersburg.
Is stpetersburg the national capital of Russia?
No, Moscow is the capital of Russia now. Moscow officially became the capital in 1918, St Petersburg was the capital from 1713 to 1728 and from 1732 to 1918.
What country is St Petersburg in?
St. Petersburg is in Russia.
What was the capital of Russia when Peter was czar?
St. Petersburg
What was the capital of russia during ww2?
Moscow. It was changed from St. Petersburg in 1918
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is MOSCOW and has been so for nearly a century. From 1721-1918, St. Petersburg was the capital of Russia, but even before that, Moscow was the capital of Russia for over two centuries.
What was the capital of Russia 1762-1796?
St Petersburg
Is St petersburg the national capital of Russia?
No it changed to Moscow, Russia
