The History of St Peterburg

The former capital of a grand and glorious empire
that stretched across much of the globe.
St Petersburg is historically rich.

St. Petersburg enjoys a rich and exciting history full of major historical figures and dramatic events spanning only 300 years. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 as his "window through to Europe", St. Petersburg has some of the most beautiful architecture in Europe. It is the prefect destination for anyone interested in culture and history.

Introduction
The Pre-History of St. Petersburg
The Foundation of St. Petersburg
Peter the Great's St. Petersburg
Elizabethan St. Petersburg
Catherine the Great
The Bureaucratic City (1800 - 1855)
The Road to Capitalism (1840 - 1890)
The "Silver Age", Turn of the Century
World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution
The Socialist City (1924 - 1941)
Times of War and Suffering (The 900-Day Siege)
Post War Construction
Modern Day St. Petersburg