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City news, 30.05.2002 21:12

Birthday of the City's Founder Celebrated in St. Petersburg

midday gun shot in the Peter-and-Paul Fortress St. Petersburg have celebrated the 330th anniversary since Peter I birth. The celebration started with a midday shot from the gun and starting of the restored chiming clock of the Peter-and-Paul fortress.

Besides, flowers were laid to the tomb of the city’s founder and a memorial board was opened on the Gosudarev Bastion, marking the place from where St. Petersburg was started.

Photo: Interpress

News source: Interpress

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