Тема: Peter the Great

Tzar Peter the Great originally lived in a tiny cabin, which became known as the Cabin of Peter the Great . Soon a Summer Palace was built for him (1714) and a Winter Palace just a bit down the river.

In 1712 Peter the Great decided to move the capital here from Moscow to facilitate contact with Europe. Hundreds of thousands of peasants, soldiers, and craftsmen were brought here to transform the uninhabited, marshy area to Peter 's capital.

In 1712 Peter the Great decided to move the capital here from Moscow to facilitate contact with Europe. Hundreds of thousands of peasants, soldiers, and craftsmen were brought here to transform the uninhabited, marshy area to Peter »s capital.

It became the fist summer residence of Peter the great , a palace for holiday. The construction of the Upper Chamber (grand palace) began in 1714. The idea of the project came from Peter .

Peter 1, or Peter the Great was one of the most outstanding rulers and reformers in Russian lustory. He was Tsar of Russia and became Emperor in 1721.

Peter 1, or Peter the Great was one of the most outstanding rulers and reformers in Russian lustory. He was Tsar of Russia and became Emperor in 1721.

A few minute walk from this place will take you to the monument of Peter the Great who did the great deal towards Russian development.