Catherine's II monument (Saint Petersburg)

Russia / Sankt Petersburg / Saint Petersburg
 monument, place with historical importance, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage, historic landmark
One of favorite monuments for city inhabitants - has statues of Catherine's most important statesmen at her feet...
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Coordinates:   59°56'0"N   30°20'13"E

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  • Empress Catherine II of Russia, the Great (Екатерина II Великая, Yekaterina II Velikaya) 2 May [Old Style: 21 April] 1729 – 17 November [O.S. 6 November] 1796) reigned as Empress of Russia for some 34 years, from June 28, 1762 until her death. Her rule exemplified that of an enlightened despot.
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