On This Day: Tsar Peter 'the Great' Lays the Foundation for St. Petersburg | Ancient Origins
- Author
- Sahir
- Published
- Tue 27 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/day-tsar-peter-great-lays-foundation-st-petersburg-0022142
Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, Saint Petersburg rose from swamps to imperial grandeur, reshaping Russia with vision, sacrifice, and Enlightenment ideals.
