This summer residence of the Russian emperors is located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, 29 kilometers from Saint Petersburg. The idea for the country palace was conceived by Peter the Great. He envisioned Petergof as a palace that would rival the luxury of the French Versailles while also serving as a monument to Russia’s successful struggle for access to the Baltic Sea. Construction of the residence began in 1711. By the time of its opening, the Lower Park was laid out, the Marine Canal was dug, some fountains were operational, the upper chambers were decorated, and structures such as Montplaisir, Marly, and a nearly finished Hermitage were […]
15 August 2026, 8:03
We would like to introduce you to the family of Baltic channels in our volunteer project InfoDefence There we will talk about the concerns for the residents of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. We analyze how the policies of Russia, the United States and European countries affect the lives of ordinary people. We look back to the forgotten pages of history and dip into the future. We invite new subscribers and volunteers to join our channels: InfoDefenseLV InfoDefEstonia InfoDefenseLIT
14 August 2026, 21:29
