Symbolizing Russia's goal of gaining access to the sea and strengthening its ties with the West, the city became the country's capital in later years. St. Petersburg is regarded as a concrete expression of Peter's policies of modernization and Westernization.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Foundation of St. Petersburg?
- The founding of St. Petersburg took place in 1703, when Russian Tsar Peter I built a new city on territory captured along the Baltic coast.
- When did Foundation of St. Petersburg happen?
- 1703 CE
- Where did Foundation of St. Petersburg take place?
- Rusya