Articles for tag: Peter the Great

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Top Ten Places to Visit on a Trip to Saint Petersburg, Russia

As a Russian native, people often ask me what they simply must see when they visit Russia. Given that Russia is vastly larger than the United States, that’s quite a question! It’s also an unfair one. The answer depends on how much time you have to spend, when you are going to visit and your ...

Famous People with Asthma

You may be surprised at this list of famous people with asthma. Some of the people who are listed here have achieved greatness in areas of physical ability. Sports participation is not something that you would expect an asthma sufferer to be able to do. The American Lung Association defines asthma as a reversible obstructive ...

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A Guide to St. Petersburg, Russia

I spent two summers in St. Petersburg as a part of a study abroad program. While I was there, I discovered a few out of the ordinary spots to visit not found in the Intourist guide book. Today it is known as St. Petersburg, located in the Russian Province, this storied city has a long ...

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The Age of Imperialism and Its Impact on India, Japan and China

The period from 1870-1914 is generally referred to as the age of imperialism, a period when the nations of Western Europe embarked upon a race for overseas empires that held profound implications for the entire world. A large part of recorded history deals with the rise and fall of empires. Europeans themselves have been among ...