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Find the news and stories on RT.com on Saint Petersburg, which is the second largest city in Russia after its capital Moscow. Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 and was built on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. Get the articles and news on geography and history and culture of St. Petersburg. It also had other names – called Petrograd from 1914 to 1924; and then Leningrad till the collapse of the Soviet Union in 2091. The city is considered to be a cultural capital of Russia as a huge number of places to visit, museums and theatres, are situated in St. Petersburg. A number of different kinds of events – from political and economical to sport and cultural – take place in St. Petersburg. One of the most prominent events is annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Moreover, Zenit Arena, a stadium in St. Petersburg will become one of the venues of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia taking place from June 14 – July 15. St. Petersburg Stadium will host seven matches during the World Cup in 2018. Don’t miss the most interesting news and updates on the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
- Ax-wielding drunken man surrenders after taking six children hostage and threatening to kill them in St. Petersburg – reports
An ax-wielding man took six children hostage in Russia’s second-largest city, St. Petersburg, threatening to kill them. The suspect has reportedly surrendered after a standoff with police.Nov 24, 2020 12:50Russia & Former Soviet Union - 'Someone was FOLLOWING me': Misery for axed Russian UFC fighter as his luxury Lexus is STOLEN after return from Fight IslandReleased UFC fighter Khadis Ibragimov has endured more pain since falling to a fourth straight loss in Abu Dhabi, suffering a raid on his car by a thief who he believes had eyed the vehicle while he had been away for his fight.Oct 3, 2020 14:30Sport News
- Putin promises unrivalled tech & weapons for Russian military as Navy Day marked with showcase parades (PHOTOS, VIDEO)From Kamchatka in the east to St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad in the west, the Russian Navy put the finest of its sea power on display on Sunday, with warships sailing by and mock naval assaults played out in front of onlookers.Jul 26, 2020 11:42Russia & Former Soviet Union
- Dozens detained in Moscow during unauthorized protest against recently approved constitutional amendmentsMoscow police detained over a hundred demonstrators who held an unapproved rally on Wednesday evening. They were protesting against constitutional changes passed in a national vote earlier this month.Jul 16, 2020 00:45Russia & Former Soviet Union
- Russia’s St. Petersburg lifts ban on visits to museums & gymsAuthorities in St. Petersburg, Russia, lifted a temporary ban on visits to museums, exhibition halls, swimming pools and gyms on Monday. The relevant order was changed as part of a gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions. However, personal...Jul 6, 2020 12:51Newsline
- Hot ride: WATCH bus ON FIRE driving through St. PetersburgPublic transport can – literally – be quite the hot ride, a freak video from Russia’s ‘northern capital’ proves, as an empty passenger bus was spotted cruising through its streets with the engine engulfed in flames.May 19, 2020 15:27Russia & Former Soviet Union
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