St. Petersburg is Russia’s principal port, and its geography and history make it immediately distinguishable from Moscow. St. Petersburg did not grow gradually from provincial
backwater to major metropolis like its southern rival—this city was built up from the
bogs, fast and furious, to be an imperial capital. Museums, palaces, and ballet and opera
houses are where St. Petersburg’s strengths lie. - Frommer's
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