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When Peter the Great founded St. Petersburg in 1703, he envisioned it as a “window to the West” and a symbol of Russia’s growing power. The city quickly became a major center of culture, commerce, and industry, and its creation had a profound impact on Russian society. Editor’s Notes: “How …

How did St. Petersburg change Russian society? St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, played a pivotal role in transforming Russia’s political, economic, and cultural landscape. Editor’s Note: “How did St. Petersburg change Russia’s society?”. This topic published today to emphasis how the establishment of St. Petersburg as …