St. Petersburg - Dealing with a Difficult Landscape Flashcards
Who was Czar Peter the Great?
An old Czar who wanted to make Russia new and less old-fashioned. He made a city named St. Petersburg, after himself. It had two other names: Petrograd and Leningrad. The city was built on the Neva River.
Why did Czar Peter make St. Petersburg the capital?
He didn’t like Moscow.
What was a big problem in St. Petersburg?
A difficult landscape.
Why was St. Petersburg a bad place for a city?
It was swampy. It was also cold and prone to disease as well.
What is the makeup of St. Petersburg?
It is a bunch of small islands connected by water and things like boats and ferries.
What is the 4th largest city of Europe?
St. Petersburg.
In the summer, the period of extensive sunlight in St. Petersburg is referred to as the ___.
White Nights.
