Saint Petersburg

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Saint Petersburg, formerly known as Petrograd (Петроград) and later Leningrad (Ленинград), is the second-largest city in Russia, after Moscow, the nation's capital.

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imperial capital
Elizabeth resided in Saint Petersburg, overseeing the city's development as the cultural and political center of the Russian Empire.
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Capital city established by her husband
Catherine I presided over the Russian court in Saint Petersburg, the city founded by Peter the Great that became the center of her political power.
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Nearby major city and cultural center
The Catherine Palace is located in the suburbs of Saint Petersburg, serving as a key imperial residence for the city's ruling monarchs.
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Final location of his professional activity
Schlüter moved to Russia in his final years to serve Peter the Great, contributing to the early architectural development of the new capital.
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