saint petersburg

St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city's iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia's cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.

Founded: 27 May 1703

Area: 1,439 km²

Local time: Friday 3:14 pm

Weather: -13°C, Wind E at 16 km/h, 85% Humidity

Population: 4.991 million (2012) United Nations