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Saint Petersburg, formerly known as Petrograd and later Leningrad, is the second-largest city in Russia after Moscow. It is situated on the River Neva, at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. The city had a population of 5,601,911 residents as of 2021, with more than 6.4 million people living in the metropolitan area.
Jun 15, 2024 · St. Petersburg, city and port, extreme northwestern Russia. It is a major historical and cultural center, as well as Russia’s second largest city. For two centuries (1712–1918) it was the capital of the Russian Empire. Its historic district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990.
Saint Petersburg ( Russian: Са́нкт-Петербу́рг Sankt-Peterburg ), known as Petrograd (Петроград) in 1914-1924 and Leningrad (Ленинград) in 1924-1991, is the second largest city of Russia, with 5.6 million inhabitants (2021), and the former capital of the Russian Empire.
Discover the best sights and experiences in St. Petersburg, from the Hermitage and Mariinsky Theatre to boat trips and Peterhof. Learn about the history, culture and art of Russia's former imperial capital.
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Plan your trip to St. Petersburg, Russia's second city, with this comprehensive online resource. Find attractions, tours, accommodation, dining, shopping, nightlife and more in the Venice of the North.