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Petersburg during the time of Peter the Great

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Petersburg during the time of Peter the Great
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The book by the famous historian Evgeny Viktorovich Anisimov reveals to readers the glorious pages of Russian history — the period of the birth and formation of its future capital. The case is unique — St. Petersburg is being built on territory formally part of another state — Sweden. The author sheds light on the dark moments of history, showing the price that the “window to Europe” cost us, tells about the people, thanks to whose talent the young city was erected and managed to survive, despite the formidable neighborhood and the vagaries of nature. Traveling with the author around St. Petersburg, readers will learn what the first houses and embankments were like, get acquainted with the residents and builders of St. Petersburg, their difficult fates and everyday life. The book contains many historical facts, different opinions, architectural details, it will be of interest not only to readers in love with the Northern capital, but also to professional historians.
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