Denmark.................Norway.......Sweden and Finland............are all on the Baltic sea.........St Petersburg............named after Peter the Great...............................is one of the world's most beautiful cities...........I call it like I see it.............this is not to placate Russia...........................

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Saint Petersburg

City in Russia

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.

Federal city Day: 27 May

Economic region: Northwestern

Federal district: Northwestern

Weather: 37°F (3°C), Wind S at 10 mph (16 km/h), 93% Humidity

Local time: Tuesday 9:47 PM

Population: 4.991 million (2012) UNdata