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The celebrations timed to coincide with the anniversary of the Russian Empire are held on Tuesday, November 2, in St. Petersburg, the website of the Russian Historical Society (RHS) reports.
A large-scale program was prepared by the State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg with the participation of (RHS). It brings together a prayer service, ceremonies, an exhibition and a conference.
The anniversary of the founding of the Russian Empire was previously celebrated on October 22. According to the new style, the date falls on November 2. Russia was declared an empire by Peter the First on October 22, 1721, after the victory in the Northern War. 300 years have passed since this date. Russia became one of the largest states in Europe by defeating Sweden.
The festive day began on Trinity Square with a prayer service in honor of the anniversary in the chapel of the Life-Giving Trinity. It was built on the site of the Trinity Cathedral, where Peter I took the title of emperor.
The ceremony participants brought flowers to the grave of Peter the Great. The traditional midday shot in the Naryshkin bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress was also dedicated to the anniversary.
The ''Double-headed eagle. The symbol of Russian statehood'' exhibition also took place in the Peter and Paul Fortress. The presentation of the commemorative medal "300 years of the Russian Empire" was timed to its opening. Among the exhibits are historical documents, books, arts and crafts, costumes, and coins. The exhibition will remain open until the end of February.
Russkiy Mir
