printTIH: May 27, 1703- St. Petersburg is founded by Peter the Great of Russia
by francopoli
Saint Petersburg is the most Westernized city of Russia, as well as its cultural capital. It is the northernmost city in the world with a population of over one million. The Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Saint Petersburg is home to The Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world.[14] A large number of foreign consulates, international corporations, banks, and businesses have offices in Saint Petersburg.