Check Our Website : http://www.travels1001nights.com Saint Petersburg (Russian: Санкт-Петербург, tr. Sankt-Peterburg, IPA: [sankt pʲɪtʲɪrˈburk] ( listen)) is the second largest city in Russia, politically incorporated as a federal subject (a federal city). It is located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. In 1914 the name of the city was changed from Saint Petersburg to Petrograd (Russian: Петроград, IPA: [pʲɪtrɐˈgrat]), in 1924 to Leningrad (Russian: Ленинград, IPA: [lʲɪnʲɪnˈgrat]), and in 1991, back to Saint Petersburg. In Russian literature, informal documents, and discourse, the word "Saint" (Russian: Санкт) is usually omitted, leaving "Petersburg" (Russian: Петербург). In casual conversation Russians may drop the "burg" (Russian: бург) as well, referring to it as "Piter" (Russian: Питер). Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great on May 27 [O.S. 16] 1703. Between 1713--1728 and 1732--1918, Saint Petersburg was the imperial capital of Russia. In 1918 the central government bodies moved from Saint Petersburg (then named Petrograd) to Moscow.[11] It is Russia's 2nd largest city after Moscow with 5 million inhabitants (2012) and the fourth most populated federal subject.[6] Saint Petersburg is a major European cultural center, and also an important Russian port on the Baltic Sea. Saint Petersburg is often described as the most Western city of Russia, as well as its cultural capital.[12] It is the northernmost city in the world to have a population of over five million. The Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Saint Petersburg is also home to The Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world.[13] A large number of foreign consulates, international corporations, banks, and other businesses are located in Saint Petersburg. Extra Tags: Saint Petersburg travel guide travel to Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg tourism travel Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg travel tips Saint Petersburg travel card Saint Petersburg tours Saint Petersburg travel packages Saint Petersburg travel information what to do in Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg guide Saint Petersburg info places to visit in Saint Petersburg ferry to Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg tourist attractions Saint Petersburg travel deals traveling to Saint Petersburg guide Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg tourist guide Saint Petersburg attractions travel in Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg tour Saint Petersburg the netherlands travelling to Saint Petersburg visiting Saint Petersburg cheap travel to Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg tour guide i Saint Petersburg things to do in Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg what to do lonely planet Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg lonely planet Saint Petersburg gay travel travel guide Saint Petersburg things to do Saint Petersburg things to see in Saint Petersburg tours Saint Petersburg tourism Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg visit Saint Petersburg places to visit tour Saint Petersburg tourist information Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg ferry tours in Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg tourism guide info Saint Petersburg what to see in Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg sightseeing travel hotel Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg city tour Saint Petersburg city tours guide to Saint Petersburg ferries to Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg city Saint Petersburg travel info Saint Petersburg city centre Saint Petersburg tourist information Saint Petersburg city guide

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