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![Cultural Capital Saint Petersburg is often considered Russia's cultural capital.](/_ipx/f_webp&q_80&fit_contain&s_1440x1080/imagesDir/jpg/609235/slide-1.jpg)
Cultural Capital
Saint Petersburg is often considered Russia's cultural capital. The Historic Centre
of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Hermitage
Saint Petersburg is home to the Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in
the world.
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![Geofraphy The Neva River flows through much of the centre](/_ipx/f_webp&q_80&fit_contain&s_1440x1080/imagesDir/jpg/609235/slide-3.jpg)
Geofraphy
The Neva River flows through much of the centre of the city. Left
– the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, center – River Neva, Peter and Paul Fortress and Trinity Bridge, right – Palace Embankment with the Winter Palace
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History
At the end of the 17th century, Peter the Great,
who was interested in seafaring and maritime affairs, wanted Russia to gain a seaport to trade with the rest of Europe.
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The city was built by conscripted peasants from all over Russia; a number
of Swedish prisoners of warwere also involved in some years under the supervision of Alexander Menshikov.
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Dramatic Theatre.
St Petersuburg has a number of dramatic theatres and drama
schools. These include the Student Theatre on Mokhovaya street.